Just as he was about to speak, he noticed someone coming from the direction of the castle. He heaved a sigh of relief since he knew the emperor has already gotten involved in the matter.
“His highness summons both parties to the castle”
Both sides nodded before heading towards the castle. They landed when they were five hundred meters away from the castle since it was forbidden to fly within this range of the castle.
After entering the castle, both sides told the emperor their sides of the story. The students weren’t called over and only the higher-ups of both Academies were present.
Augustus was caught in a dilemma as he didn’t know which side to believe.
“How are you sure what that brat said was the truth?”
The elder who spoke up the first time said.
“How are you so sure what those twerps said was the truth”
Oliver retorted calmly.
“You people from the Lunar Academy all feel like you’re on top of the world, to even have the guts to protect such a lowly student who would sneak attack his peers”
“If you continue speaking, make sure to never leave this castle again”
Chris said calmly as he looked at the elder. Since they came to the castle, this elder has been the one opposing them. Even the people from the Starlight Academy weren’t as dedicated as he was.
“Is that a threat”
Chris looked at him without replying, but his gaze gave him the answer he wanted, his eyes were simply saying, try me.
The elder sensibly shut his mouth, he knew some things about Chris and knew he would really kill him regardless of what the emperor said.
Augustus was beginning to feel a headache, especially with the sudden involvement of Chris. He was still confused why Chris was involved in the issue, why was he even here? He had never attended the previous competitions.
“Chris”
Augustus called out.
Chris turned his gaze to the emperor.
“Why are you interested in this matter?”
“Because the boy in question is my student, I brought him personally to the Academy and I know what he can or can’t do. There is no way he would sneak attack their students. But if he really did, given his talent, they’d be dead”
“Your student?”
“Yes, my student. Do you have a problem with me having a student?”
Augustus thought for some time before saying,
“Since there is no way to confirm who is right in this matter, we’ll have to end the matter here. Chris, you’ll have to compensate them for their dead instructor. I do not want to hear of this matter anymore. If the younger generation wants to compete against each other, they’re free to. But none of you in the older generations should interfere with it anymore”
The elder suddenly objected
“Your highness, do you mean you’re going to just dismiss the matter like this?”
Augustus looked at him coldly,
“Are you saying I don’t know what I’m doing?”
The elder suddenly realized his mistake,
“No your highness, please forgive this old one’s incompetence”
Augustus snorted before adding,
“Good, you’re all dismissed”
The group from both Academies left the place with the Lunar Academy coming out the better of the two.
Later that day, inside the depths of the castle
“Father, why are you still tolerating Chris? He didn’t even put you in his eyes”
“The plan is still ongoing, and he is an unknown factor in the overall shape of things. He still hasn’t accepted my offer yet, but he promised not to interfere with the plan. He is also a huge asset to us in case a war breaks out with the other empires. For now, we’ll leave him be, besides, he’s not someone we can easily get rid of”
“Why don’t we use the Starlight Academy to deal with him?”
“The chances of them succeeding is below twenty percent”
“He’s that strong?”
“Yes, but I have a plan”