After the votes had been counted at the venue, just as all the students and parents were about to leave...
The person in charge of the event suddenly stepped onto the stage. "Students and parents, please stay a moment."
The students and parents were puzzled. What had happened now?
"Students and parents, please remain calm. The school has already uncovered the truth about what happened during the Eden's Good Voice finals!"
An uproar swept through the audience as the organizer said those words.
Everyone sat back down, wanting to hear exactly what foul play the school had uncovered, or what explanation it would offer.
Everyone attending Eden Academy came from a wealthy or influential family, and the parents did not want their children in an unsafe school environment.
They all very much wanted an explanation.
"The incident during the Eden's Good Voice finals was caused by a second-year student who harbored a grudge against Richie Forger out of jealousy.
"This led him to carry out a series of acts intended to harm Richie. To protect student privacy, Eden Academy will not disclose this student's identity.
"The school has decided on the following disciplinary action: this student will be expelled and permanently barred from readmission."
The parents below the stage whispered among themselves, apparently dissatisfied with this response.
The organizer onstage could tell that everyone was unhappy with the explanation:
"I assure you that this incident was merely a prank. The school has already punished this student severely, so parents, please rest assured.
"Eden Academy also welcomes your criticism. I now declare the Eden's Good Voice grand finals successfully concluded. Thank you, parents and students, for attending."
Although the parents were dissatisfied, they could only accept the school's explanation and leave the venue.
Nason had never imagined that attending a