At this very moment when Io is about to be arrested...
"... What are you doing? Anezhen-san?"
The dean's face darkened, his voice became deeper, and he asked this question to the young man in front of him.
Not only the dean, but also the students, professors and guards present were all stunned, looking confused.
Everyone in the audience focused their eyes on that person.
Focusing on Luo Zhen, who walked out silently at some point and stood in front of Io.
Yes.
Luo Zhen stood up.
When Io, Yeye, Iluli and Xiaozi were all stunned, Luo Zhen seemed to be prepared to deal with it in advance and stood up without hesitation.
"An associate of the rebels?"
Luo Zhen met the dean's gaze and couldn't help but laugh.
Smiling very indifferently.
"Isn't this charge too hasty?"
Luo Zhen's words made the dean frown.
In a hurry
"Why the rush?"
The dean of the college looked directly at Luo Zhen, and his voice was full of courage.
"In Professor Eliade's research room, we have discovered her research records. It clearly records that she secretly studied control magic such as "Absolute Kingship" behind the academy's back, and successfully succeeded in it. She was equipped with a device called "Infinite Chain Reaction". She made such a major invention without telling the academy, but secretly provided it to the Crown Prince's notes. In addition, the Academy has found evidence of her private communication with the Crown Prince. Combined with the current situation, The evidence is conclusive and cannot allow anyone to doubt it."
This is an undoubted fact.
It is true that Io did not announce the "Absolute King's Power" matter, and even provided the research results to Edmond. These are things that really exist and cannot be refuted even if he wants to.
But...
"It is simply nonsense to conclude that she is a rebel."
Luo Zhen was not afraid of the courage exuded by the dean and spoke straightforwardly.
"Professor Eliade had no intention of assisting the Crown Prince in his rebellion from the beginning to the end. The reason why it evolved into its current form was just to be used."
This is also a fact confirmed by Luo Zhen.
Io's original intention was not to assist Edmond in his rebellion, but to make "Absolute Kingship" and "Infinite Chain Reaction" a restraining force to prevent world war. For this reason, he fell into Edmond's trap and passed on the research results. It was offered to him, only to be betrayed, and he still hasn't accepted this cruel fact until now.
"So, Professor Eliade is also a victim, and the charge of rebellion cannot be pinned on her at all."
Luo Zhen said this openly, making everyone around him commotion.
In response, the dean just raised a hand to stop the commotion in the audience.
Then, the dean of the college stared at Luo Zhen steadily and spoke slowly.
"This is just your personal statement. As testimony, it is not strong enough."
The dean of the college looked businesslike.
"Besides, even if Professor Eliade is just being used, her research has brought crisis to the empire and even to the world. This cannot be erased in any case. In this case, no matter what her intentions are, , it’s still a crime.”
There is really no way to deny this.
Just like modern firearms, private manufacturing and sales are not allowed by law. In Io's situation, he not only secretly made firearms, but secretly made nuclear bombs, which resulted in the nuclear bombs being obtained by terrorists and used as threats. Country, even if Io herself did not make a nuclear bomb for this purpose, how could the law possibly acquit her for this
In view of this, even if Io is not a rebel, Io still cannot escape the crime.
Not to mention...
"It was the college that gave her professorial authority, and it was the college that gave her research privileges. Even the research facilities and funds were provided by the college. As a result, what she did caused the country to suffer. If the college cannot be held responsible for this, it should be given its due. If there are any sanctions, the college will also be held accountable by the empire, and its existence will also face a crisis."
The dean of the college spoke calmly.
"Your protection of Professor Eliade will put the college into an embarrassing situation. Is this what you want to see?"
At least, this is definitely not what the dean wants to see.
Therefore, compared to Edmund's matter, the dean chose to take the lead in dealing with Io's problem.
Luo Zhen saw through this, and just gave up attacking Edmond, and returned to the academy with Io.
That is to say...
"Is the college going to sacrifice Professor Eliade to protect itself?"
Luo Zhen suddenly laughed sarcastically.
"It really seems like something a qualified politician would do. No wonder you were able to fight for autonomy for the college on your own, great dean."
Before the dean could react to these words, everyone around him became angry.
"shut up!"
"How disrespectful!"
"You are insulting the academy!"
"Find out your identity!"
"You are just a student!"
The famous professors and guards around him yelled loudly one after another, and even Avril put her hand on the saber at her waist, looking like she was ready to rush forward and take someone away at any time.
Obviously, Luo Zhen's words offended not only the dean of the college, but also the entire college's board of directors, committees, executive department and guards.
The dean also had a serious face and looked at Luo Zhen.
"You are a promising talent and a treasure that the college is proud of. But after all, you are just a student. Recognize your position. This is the government affairs of the college with autonomy, and it is not something you should interfere with. matter."
The dean's tone became aggressive.
pity...
"What if I have to intervene?"
Luo Zhen laughed fearlessly, but there was no trace of laughter in his voice.
Perhaps, even the dean of the college did not expect Luo Zhen to be so strong, and his brows furrowed deeply.
"I have always thought you are a smart person." The principal frowned and said, "I hope you won't ruin your life because of your temporary confusion."
This is not alarmist.
If Luo Zhen insists on going against the academy here, then not only the academy will become Luo Zhen's enemy, but also the empire will regard Luo Zhen as an accomplice of the rebels.
By then, Luo Zhen will be a powerful country that is ready to provoke the world beyond its own capabilities.
"You still have a bright future, and you have great hope of becoming a demon king. If you go against the academy here, you will be deprived of your student status, and your qualifications to participate in night parties will be cut off, and everything will be taken away from you."
The dean said this very seriously.
"Is this what you want to see?"
Questions were thrown out one by one by the dean and thrown to Luo Zhen.
Faced with all this...
"That's enough, Lorelai-san."
Before Luo Zhen could make any further remarks, Io, who had been standing behind him with a pale face, finally spoke in lamentation.
"Just let the academy arrest me."
Io made this choice.
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