"Are you Zheng Qing from Astronomy Class 08-1, first year, Jiuyou Academy?"
"Yes."
"During the night patrol on April 11, did you use a rune gun and seriously injure Sephrano of Alpha Academy?"
"At the time, he—"
"Just answer 'yes' or 'no,'" Senior Colmar said solemnly from the dais, interrupting his attempted defense. "This is not a debate."
Zheng Qing tugged at the corner of his mouth. Recalling what Colmar had just asked, he finally answered, "Yes."
"Had the rune gun you used undergone specialized modifications by a High-level Wizard?"
"No."
"Had the rune bullets you used undergone specialized modifications by a High-level Wizard?"
"No."
"Did you know that your rune gun might kill Sephrano?"
"Doesn't know."
The moment Zheng Qing uttered those three words, a commotion broke out from Alpha Academy's side. He vaguely heard people growling things like "He's lying!" and "Liar!"
The moderator seated at the center of the dais tapped the gavel before him and shouted, "Silence!"
Only then did the meeting room quiet down again.
Colmar paused, pulled out another sheet of paper, glanced at Zheng Qing, and slowly read, "Evidence indicates that during last year's winter break, while passing through the Silent River, you used the same rune gun and rune bullets to kill a Descendant of Sato Guya. Did this happen?"
Zheng Qing answered honestly, "Yes."
This time, the entire meeting room stirred slightly. Though rumors had long claimed Zheng Qing was inextricably connected to the death of that Descendant of Satogua, this was the first time one of the parties involved had admitted it publicly. A wizard who had enrolled less than a year ago accomplishing a feat akin to dragon slaying was truly shocking.
Even the other members on the dais fixed their eyes on Zheng Qing, their gazes filled with