Bab 280: Actions Have Consequences

"Did you witness what transpired there?" Inside the dimly illuminated student council room, the president, with cold, piercing eyes, questioned her attendant.

"Yes, your Highness. Just as you have foreseen, Arthur Nightlance and his partner, Celia Leafsnow, were present alongside a demon," the attendant replied, bowing his head deferentially.

"Good. I assume they were successful in defeating the demon?" the president inquired, her tone demanding an answer.

"Well, when it comes to that..." the attendant hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "To be frank, it wasn't Celia Leafsnow or Arthur Nightlance who ultimately vanquished the demon."

The president's interest was piqued. "Explain."

"While the battle was raging, Arthur Nightlance inexplicably abandoned Celia Leafsnow, leaving her alone on the battlefield. He wore a disturbed expression and muttered to himself about the nature of the situation."