Thadd looked at him with sad eyes.

�You will both be referred to the disciplinary committee. Maria is guilty of interfering with the test by illicitly operating the engine system. Her actions caused unnecessary risks. However, since Mark gave rise to the whole situation, we will take that into account and deal with the punishments accordingly.�

As Mark and Maria lowered their heads, other students from Class 7 also started raising their hands one by one.

�Um, I also bullied Maria. I think that makes me responsible for this as well.�

�I joined the operation team and attacked Shirone.�

�I did something bad, too.�

When all the students raised their hands, Siena spoke out, concerned.

�This is not a class meeting. You broke the rules. And since you�re all confessing, you will be punished.�

The students did not back down.

�These punks! If you�re going to act like this, why bother breaking the rules in the first place��

�Enough.�

Alpheas held her back.

�Since Shirone showed such an amazing performance, one at the level of an Advanced Class student, I�m sure they felt and learned something.�

�But there�s also that mob mentality. I think they think that if they hold out and confess together, they�ll end up fine and with no punishment. Do you really think that�s repenting for their mistakes?�

Alpheas only smiled and let out a small laugh.

�Come to think of it, I think I see an adorable side to Ms. Siena.�

�Don�t expect much from humans. Humans are humans. There is no one who is only bad and no one who is only good. Even if they didn�t plan on repenting, at least they have a strong enough conscience to confess. And considering they did confess, I�m sure they�re ready to accept responsibility as well as disciplinary action.�

Siena closed her mouth shut.

�To shoulder all responsibilities together. Such a thing can barely be seen in Class 4, let alone in the Advanced Class. Look how all of them are growing up like that. So, well, I don�t exactly hate it. If only everyone in the world had this level of belief and conviction� The world would be much different. Though I suppose the question is whether they can keep this level throughout their lives.�

Alpheas walked up to the students.

�I understand. In other words, you guys are saying it�s okay to punish everyone, is that right?�

A few were startled, but after looking at each other, they answered.

�Yes!�

A corner of Alpheas� mouth rose up.

�Great. I�ll reveal the details of your punishment right now. The entirety of Class 7 will be placed under probation for a month.�

�What?!�

The students were surprised, but the instructors were shocked.�

Not only was the period long, but this punishment meant that Class 7 would be shut down altogether.

�But Headmaster, words of complaint will come from the students� families. This will also cause conflict with the class progress��

�I�ll be responsible for that.� JrNovels.com