Just at the moment when Io was about to be arrested …
"… What are you doing? Student Aniki? "
The dean's face sank, and his voice became low as he questioned the young man in front of him.
Not only the dean, but all the students, professors, and guards were stunned, and they didn't know what was going on.
Everyone's eyes were focused on that person.
Their attention was focused on Rozen, who walked out of nowhere and stood in front of Io.
Yes.
Rozen stood up.
Io, Ye Ye, Irori, and Komurasaki were stunned. Rozen seemed to be prepared in advance and stood up without hesitation.
"An accomplice of the rebels?"
Rozen looked at the dean and couldn't help but smile.
His smile was very indifferent.
"Isn't this accusation a bit too hasty?"
Rozen's words made the dean frown.
Hasty?
"How could it be so hasty?"
The dean looked directly at Rozen and said in a bold voice.
"In Professor Eriard's research room, we have found her research records. It clearly recorded that she secretly studied Absolute Monarchy behind the academy's back, and successfully installed the Infinite Chain Reaction device on it. She made such a major invention behind the academy's back, but she secretly provided it to the crown prince's notes. In addition, the academy has found evidence of her private contact with the crown prince. Combined with the current situation, the evidence is conclusive, and no one can doubt it."
That was an undeniable fact.
Io did not disclose Absolute Monarchy, and he even provided the research results to Edmond. These were all true things, and even if he wanted to refute it, he couldn't refute it.
But …
"It's ridiculous to conclude that she's a rebel just like that."
Rozen was not afraid of the dean's courage and said straightforwardly.
"Professor Eriard has no intention of assisting the crown prince's rebellion from the beginning to the end. The reason why it became like this is just because she was used."
This was also a fact confirmed by Rozen.
Io's original intention was not to assist Edmond in his rebellion, but to use Absolute Monarchy and Infinite Chain Reaction as a restraining force to prevent world war. That was why he was fooled by Edmond and provided him with his research results, but he was betrayed, and he still couldn't accept this cruel fact until now.
"Therefore, Professor Eriard is also a victim. The crime of rebellion cannot be pinned on her."
Rozen said so openly, causing a commotion in the surrounding people.
In response, the dean merely raised a hand and stopped the commotion.
The dean stared at Rozen and said slowly.
"This is only your personal statement. It's not strong enough as a testimony."
The dean had a business-like look on his face.
"Besides, even if Professor Eriard was only being used, her research has brought a crisis to the Imperium and even the world. This is something that cannot be erased. In that case, no matter what her intentions are, it is still a crime."
There was indeed no way to deny that.
Just like modern firearms, the private manufacture and sale of firearms were prohibited by law. However, Io's situation was not only that she privately manufactured firearms, but she also privately manufactured nuclear bombs, which were then used by terrorists to threaten the country. Even if Io didn't manufacture the nuclear bombs for this purpose, how could the law possibly convict her of this crime?
In that case, even if Io wasn't a rebel, he still couldn't escape the crime.
Not to mention …
"It was the academy that gave her the right to teach, the academy that gave her research privileges, and even the research facilities and funds were provided by the academy. As a result, what she did caused the country to suffer. If the academy cannot take responsibility for this and punish her, then the academy will also be condemned by the Imperium, and its existence will also face a crisis."
The dean said calmly.
"Your protection of Professor Eriard will put the academy in an embarrassing situation. Is that what you want to see?"
At least, that was definitely not what the dean wanted to see.
Therefore, compared to Edmond's matter, the dean chose to deal with Io's problem first.
Rozen saw through this, so he gave up on attacking Edmond and returned to the academy with Io.
In other words …
"Is the academy going to sacrifice Professor Eriard to save itself?"
Rozen laughed mockingly.
"That sounds like something a qualified politician would do. No wonder you could single-handedly fight for the autonomy of the academy, great dean."
Before the dean could react, the people around him were enraged.
"Shut up!"
"That's disrespectful!"
"You're insulting the academy!"
"Be clear about your identity!"
"You're just a student!"
The professors and guards around him started yelling at him. Even Avril had her hand on the military knife at her waist, ready to pounce at any moment.
Obviously, Rozen's words had not only offended the dean, but also the entire council, committee, executive department, and guards of the academy.
The dean's face also darkened as he stared at Rozen.
"You are a talent with a boundless future and a treasure that the academy is proud of. However, in the end, you are just a student. Be clear about your position. This is the administrative affairs of the academy, which has autonomy. It is not something that you should interfere with."
The dean's tone started to become aggressive.
Unfortunately …
"What if I insist on interfering?"
Rozen laughed fearlessly, but his voice did not contain the slightest hint of a smile.
Perhaps even the dean did not expect Rozen to be so overbearing. He frowned deeply.
"I've always thought you were a smart person." The dean frowned. "I hope you don't ruin your life because of a moment of confusion."
He was not trying to scare Rozen.
If Rozen insisted on going against the academy, not only would the academy become Rozen's enemy, even the empire would view Rozen as an accomplice of the rebels.
By then, Rozen would be overestimating himself and preparing to provoke one of the strongest countries in the world.
"You still have a bright future ahead of you, and you have a high chance of becoming a demon king. If you go against the academy here, you will be stripped of your status as a student and your participation in the Night Assembly will be revoked. Everything will leave you."
The dean said in a solemn tone.
"Is that what you want to see?"
Questions after questions were thrown at Rozen by the dean.
Facing all of this …
"That's enough, Rorelles."
Before Rozen could say anything else, Io, who had been standing behind him with a pale face, finally spoke with a sigh.
"Just let the academy arrest me."
Io made his choice.
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