Bab 146: Season 2 Episode 69: Delusions Of Grandeur

"So the only other reason was to test you," Senior Beldon said and Claude nodded his head. "You're most probably right about that." After all, that was the whole point of the contest. The whole sparring contest was a way for Claude to prove to the Headmaster and to the Grand Astral Faction that he was a worthy addition to their team. 

"But to not interfere even after my opponent had cheated.." Claude murmured under his breath. "You're not exactly making it easy to trust you, Headmaster." Claude wasn't so sure before, but he was sure now, that no matter what happens, he and the Headmaster wouldn't be able to trust each other. But right now, the Headmaster held more power and had control over him. Claude knew that this had to change. 'I'll play this game to survive, Headmaster..' He said to himself. 'But don't make the mistake of trusting me, for it won't end well for you.'