"What? Ule'en wasn't expelled, or even dismissed? He's still living in the Mage Tower?"
The next day, when the announcement came out, Bona and the others were dumbfounded.
Their scheme had backfired spectacularly. Not only had they handed others leverage over them, they had also made a bitter enemy.
"We're really in trouble now. What if he retaliates?"
Bona kept feeling that something was wrong. His heart fluttered with unease, but he could not put his finger on it.
Fortunately, they had at least secured their status as elite apprentices.
They thought being assigned to a High Mage would provide protection and let them rest easy.
Then another announcement came out: following an adjustment to his duties, Ule'en would temporarily work behind the scenes in academic administration.
Elite Apprentice Life Mentor...
They were all utterly stunned.
"..."
Princess Rosa hummed as she sorted the relevant documents, in an exceptionally good mood.
She felt she had learned another trick.
At Mr. Roland's side, there was something new to learn every day. Learning truly never ended.
"Mr. Roland, that was a very clever arrangement. I haven't seen Bona and the others, but I can already imagine how frightened and regretful they look."
Princess Rosa offered her sincere praise with a touch of eagerness to please.
"Not necessarily. Ule'en is badly shaken right now. He won't dare retaliate for the time being.
"During that time, they can still work hard to improve themselves and redeem themselves."
Roland was also relaxed and cheerful as he spoke to her.
"If they reach the level of genuine elites, would I really let Ule'en go after them?"
"So you think they're still worth redeeming?" Rosa said thoughtfully.
"Of course. I'm not here to combat cheating or clean up the atmosphere. What matters more to me is