Did the villainous professor survive today?

"What's up?"

Seeing Enya being the target of everyone's criticism, Kroenke paused in his steps as he headed towards the empty private room.

then.

He continued walking forward.

The most important thing now is to take over Alice's perspective, find out who the Russell family met with, uncover the inside story of the assassination, and find evidence to bring down the other side. As for Enya, that can be dealt with later.

then.

Krenk overheard a father's impatience with his daughter.

"If there's nothing else, please don't bother me."

Kroenke paused again.

"Klenk?" Sistine asked, puzzled.

And then.

Krenk sighed softly.

"Excuse me, I'll be there for a moment."

Kroenke apologized to Sistine, then turned and walked in the opposite direction.

At this moment, his face, which had been filled with hesitation, had turned stern and cold.

He came up behind Enya, put his hand on her shoulder, and looked directly at her family:

"Hello, nice to meet you, Klenk Ludwig. This is my student, Enya."

"Teacher...?"

Enya turned around in surprise.

"Hmm? Is it Professor Kroenke?"

Upon seeing the person behind Enya, Enya's father instantly revealed a kind smile, one he had never shown to Enya before.

"Hello, hello, Anthony Colonna."

"Are you Enya's father?"

Krenk lowered his gaze slightly, sizing up the man in front of him.

"Yes, that's right." Anthony nodded, displaying his intellectual side. "You just said that Enya is your student..."

Everyone knows that Professor Kroenke teaches first-year students only, not second-year students.

"She's my teaching assistant, what's wrong?"

After saying that sentence...

The surrounding nobles couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Professor Kroenke actually hired a teaching assistant?"

"I've never heard of that. When did it happen?"

"He actually hired someone as a teaching assistant? I always thought he did everything by himself."

"Is it because he chose to teach first-year students this year, so he needs people to share the workload...?"

"..."

"Is Enya your teaching assistant?"

Enya's sister, Alyssa, looked surprised. "When did this happen?"

"Just a few days ago, she ranked first in her second year of college. Is there anything wrong with her becoming my teaching assistant?"

"Of course," Alyssa shook her head, stating it bluntly.

"After all, she is just an illegitimate child with half-blood in our family, so it is really surprising that she has achieved such results."

After he finished speaking, Enya, who was standing next to Krenk, swallowed hard. She clutched the hem of her skirt and choked up a little.

Everything...everything has been exposed...

Will Mr. Krenk hate me because of this...?

Krenk naturally noticed Enya's condition.

Is it because she was born out of wedlock and was not favored by her family that she joined the Hermitage of Silence, seeking an opportunity for growth and to gain her father's approval?

Kroenke thought to himself, then looked at the other person and frowned slightly:

"Who are you?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Alyssa Colonna," Alyssa bowed to Krenk.

"I'm seventeen this year and preparing to enroll at St. Auster Magic Academy next year."

As she spoke, a golden flame, the same color as her hair, appeared in Alyssa's palm.

"The professor in charge of the college entrance exams said that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will be admitted as the top student next year."

Alyssa made no attempt to show herself off in front of Kroenke. To her, a handsome and talented man like Kroenke was practically an idol. If she had to point out a flaw, it was that he had a fiancée, which made many young girls give up on the idea of ​​becoming his wife.

"So what are you trying to say?" Krenk asked.

"Has Professor Kroenke considered replacing the teaching assistant?"

Alyssa glanced at Enya intentionally or unintentionally. The moment their eyes met, Enya subconsciously lowered her head, not daring to look at Alyssa.

After noticing this detail, Alyssa proudly displayed her youthful and energetic side:

"After all, given that everyone is number one, wouldn't choosing a nobleman of pure blood as a teaching assistant be more in line with your status as chief professor?"

"I consider many factors when selecting teaching assistants, such as academic performance and work style," Kroenke said coldly.

"The most important of these is character."

"Since you're even asking this kind of question, then you don't need to worry about it anymore, because you can't possibly become my teaching assistant."

Feeling Kroenke's gaze, Alyssa choked up.

"I'm so sorry, Professor Krenk," Enya's father, Anthony, said with a forced smile.

"My child is still young and doesn't understand things. Moreover, because I was busy with my career, I neglected to take care of her, which caused her some childhood trauma, and she is somewhat willful in her behavior..."

"Would you mind if she suffered another adult trauma?" Kroenke didn't look at Anthony, but stared straight at Alyssa.

"I didn't see anything commendable in the magic you just demonstrated."

"Whether it's the composition of the spell, the control of magic, or the efficiency of its application, everything falls short of the standard."

"What do you think of magic? It's all flashy and meaningless. Is magic just something you use to show off? Is all you get from magic just a base sense of satisfaction?"

"Do you think there's any point in you showing off these things in front of me?"

"You've had the Colonna family's laboratory all to yourself, and this is all you've achieved? Has the pressure of a life of wealth made you lose sight of your goals? Or is it...?"

At the end of a series of questions, Krenk uttered the other person's name, word by word.

"You think Enya can be number one in the grade with just this level of skill? Alyssa Colonna?"

In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell silent, and everyone's attention was drawn to Kroenke.

Feeling the gazes of others, Kroenke said:

"To achieve first place in the entrance exam with such a high level of skill makes me wonder if the professors in charge of the college's entrance exams have become hopelessly addicted to money and flattery?"

"I will compile a record of what happened today and report it to Principal Abraham, requesting an internal investigation within the college to rectify the atmosphere, eliminate corruption, and revise the entrance examination content and review system according to fair and strict standards."

"At that time, I will conduct the assessment of all the new students as the chief examiner."

Krenk stared disdainfully at Alyssa.

"I don't want you to appear in the same way I do today during next year's entrance exam."

After saying all this, Kroenke patted Enya on the shoulder:

"Let's go, Enya, let's leave here."

"teacher……"

Enya was at a loss for what to do.

"Let's go."

Krenk grabbed Enya's wrist, turned around, and led her away.

Watching Kroenke's retreating figure, Alyssa gritted her teeth and sniffled.

Having grown up pampered and showered with countless praises, Elisa had never suffered such a blow.

What's more, the blow came from a chief professor whom he admired.

She retorted defiantly:

"So what! For example, if I were to do it, I might not be any worse than you!"

Kroenke suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He turned his head and stared at Alyssa with a deathly gaze:

"What did you say?"

Feeling Krenk's gaze, Alyssa subconsciously took a step back.

"Excuse me, Professor Krenk," Anthony realized his daughter had misspoke and quickly stepped in front of her.

"My daughter was being unreasonable, and I apologize to you on her behalf."

"No need," Krenk said, unbuttoning a button on his collar in response to Alyssa's provocation. With this gesture, he signaled to everyone that this time, he was serious.

"Since parents are failing to discipline their children effectively, teachers also have a responsibility to educate them."

He came to Alyssa:

"Alyssa, please tell me about the practical aspects of the entrance exam."

"I will complete the practical test at the academy's minimum admission standard, which is the level of entry-level two."

"Next, please open your eyes and take a good look at where the difference lies."