章 150: First Act 21: Into the Climax 3

"Shit! Fuck! What the hell is going on?" Armin's expletives echoed through his cell, frustration and disbelief etched on his face.

'What did I do to deserve this?' he grumbled to himself, the cold walls of the cell offering no solace.

Accused of smuggling illegal items into the academy, Armin found himself stripped of his prestigious titles – both as the president and head councilman of the Heiron merchantry at Estelle Academy. Princess Christine, acting swiftly, had wielded her authority to revoke his rights, leaving Armin bewildered and confined.

The details of how the situation escalated to this point eluded him. He couldn't fathom why the finger of accusation had pointed in his direction. The sudden betrayal of trust cut deep, leaving him grappling with confusion and a sense of injustice.