"No, it's not." Noa's voice was louder, sharper than ever. "Test me. Summon Instructor Zen and let me show you his weakness."
None of the council members moved.
For a moment, they ignored Noa completely and went into a discussion.
"Are we really going to waste our precious time on that brat?" someone asked, clearly uninterested in testing Noa.
"I don't want to listen to this bullshit either."
"He is a pest we have to get rid of right this instant. It doesn't matter what tricks he used… the fact that he has a worthless Graveworm is more than enough reason to expel him."
Amid the chaotic debate, Noa remained silent, his mouth sealed shut.
All he did was watch the situation unfold and see what these mighty elders would decide.
"Don't tell me you guys aren't even slightly interested in checking what this boy is claiming. I am not taking his side, but I am intrigued. I want to see how he did 'beat' Professor Zen.
