Tracey Lucia lay on the ground.
Unconscious, with blood flowing from her seven orifices, her face as pale as paper, with barely a breath left in her.
The sight terrified those who were gathered with her.
They all drew back, their heads bowed, silent as cicadas in the cold, submissive under Wizard Cody's imposing pressure.
Not only did no one dare speak up for Tracey Lucia.
No one even dared to help her up from the ground.
She was left lying there.
In a pitiful condition.
Why did Wizard Cody react so significantly?
Why would he take action, even at the risk of being accused of bullying the weak?
Because Tracey Lucia offended his dignity.
Whether in light of her position at the school, or as a Tier 3 wizard, Tracey Lucia should at least show respect towards Wizard Cody, if not awe.
But what did she do instead?
Without permission or consent, she dared to roar in "Court"!
This was a blatant demonstration of her contempt for the authority of Wizard Cody.