When the Demon Masters from the Academy of Mystique arrived, they caught the scene just in time to see Scarlett Jennings strike an evil demon with a bolt of lightning, leaving it charred and unconscious on the ground.
At the same time, Callum Yuan was dragging back another evil demon that had been beaten beyond recognition.
The three evil demons were thus captured and handed over by the Demon Masters to the Mystic Regulation Office for final disposal.
The Demon Masters hadn’t had the chance to take action, but the matter was completely resolved. Though they felt proud inside, criticism was still necessary.
Underage demons, leaving the academy without permission to hunt evil spirits—if anything happened, it would be a big deal!
"You all! ..."
The expression of reprimand on the Demon Masters’ faces had just started to form when suddenly a cheer erupted from the young demons.
"We won! We’re amazing!"
"We defeated a bad demon!"
"We rescued our brothers!"
"Scarlett defeated one by herself! She’s the best!"
"She has two tails! She’s incredible!"
The young demons didn’t give the Demon Masters a chance to scold them. Although each demon had a bit of disarray on their faces and bodies, they were still excitedly and happily circling around Scarlett Jennings.
Although Dashiell didn’t know what exactly happened since he came late, seeing the young demons circling Scarlett, he joined in the circle.
As to why they were only circling Scarlett and not Callum Yuan,
that was because Scarlett Jennings was one of their Young Demon Class, one of their own.
Callum Yuan was from the West District; they didn’t know him.
If before the young demons merely accepted Scarlett Jennings as their little brother, after she led them in rescuing the kidnapped young demons and showed her strength, they now sincerely regarded her as their boss in their hearts.
Because of the obvious support from the young demons, even if some of the Demon Masters didn’t like Scarlett’s unauthorized investigation, they refrained from criticizing her any further.
This incident was naturally reported to the Mystic Regulation Office, and the Academy of Mystique intensified its management over students, especially those from the Demon Class.
...
Aaron Hearne, after hearing the details of the event, couldn’t quite describe his feelings about Scarlett Jennings, only saying,
"Though reckless, at least she didn’t disgrace the Hearne Family."
He then asked,
"Did the academy give her any awards?"
Aaron Hearne casually asked this, but saw Sylvia Murray hesitate after his question, and Aaron’s eyes slightly lifted,
"No?"
Sylvia Murray replied awkwardly,
"The academy’s statement is that since she left the academy with a bunch of young demons to capture a fierce demon without permission, despite resolving the issue smoothly, merits cancel out faults... so no special awards."
In essence, it’s because Scarlett Jennings is of Half-Demon birth.
Many in the Demon Clan at the academy naturally look down on Half-Demons, let alone one born of a Mixedblood Monster.
She’s said to be a Hearne demon, but the Hearne Family, apart from placing her in the academy, hasn’t shown her any special favor. After rescuing the young demons, the Hearne Family made no gestures either.
So the academy tacitly erased Scarlett’s contributions in this matter, not even mentioning it specifically to the parents of the rescued young demons.
This sort of thing is routine in the academy; with the same achievements, those with Half-Demon Bloodline are always put at the back by default.
As Sylvia said this, it seemed that just moments ago, when Aaron Hearne appeared calm, a hint of dissatisfaction emerged unnoticeably on his face, even without an obvious emotional change, it was somehow perceptible.
Or rather, very displeased.
But Aaron Hearne didn’t make it too obvious nor did he intend to burst out immediately, he only asked in a mild tone,
"Does she have any opinion on the academy’s actions?"
Aaron Hearne could indeed advocate on her behalf to claim the reward she deserved from the academy, but...
If she herself had never thought about fighting for it, thinking that her circumstances in the academy didn’t matter, then he would not voluntarily stand up for her.
Then Sylvia replied slowly,
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