"W-what?"
Vale's eyes widened in disbelief as the Captain of the Fourth Squad suggested isolating him due to the possibility of being possessed by the Mysterious Existence.
'Are you serious? Don't you have any spell to confirm I'm not possessed?' Vale thought as he felt a bit disappointed in the Captain.
On the other hand, the Professors seemed to dislike the Captain's idea as well, especially Professor Gale Evans, who appeared to be ready to smack his head.
The weight of the suggestion hung heavily in the air, and Vale could sense the tension building among the professors and the Captain.
Feeling confused and frustrated, Vale took a step forward, his voice steady but filled with determination.
"Captain, I understand your concern, but I assure you that I am not possessed. The encounter with the Mysterious Existence was unsettling, yes, but I am still in control of myself and my actions…"