Since the Minglun Faction was Azar's old den, his downfall implicated a large number of Kōbanḍa scholars from the Minglun Faction, who also suffered. Now, there are only a few Kōbanḍa scholars in the Minglun Faction qualified to compete for the position of sage.
Sahar was one of them. As for why he didn't become one of Azar's accomplices, it wasn't because of his noble character, but because his research level was truly indescribable! His research level played no role in the God Creation Project, and he was also old, his thinking no longer keeping up.
Therefore, when Sahar learned that Azar had actually carried out such a huge project behind his back, and he himself was completely unaware, his feelings were mixed. He was fortunate that Azar's turmoil hadn't affected him, but he was upset that Azar clearly looked down on him.
But then, an excellent opportunity was placed right in front of him, making him unable to remain calm.
Originally, Sahar was at the bottom among the Kōbanḍa of the Minglun Faction. He had no thoughts of the sage position. He was old and only wanted to retire peacefully. But now, the Kōbanḍa of the Minglun Faction were basically all wiped out. At this moment, Sahar was surprisingly the tallest among the short.
This also made him see hope of becoming a sage, after all, he had both qualifications and academic achievements.
As long as he could become a sage, even if only for one year, he would receive retirement benefits at the sage level when he retired, which was a world of difference from the Kōbanḍa's retirement benefits.
Whether it was reputation or practical benefits, it was worth Sahar fighting for.
Therefore, when his student Afshin unexpectedly did something out of line in the solemn House of Daena, his first reaction was extreme anger, wanting to reprimand him immediately. However, when he heard that Afshin's target was Setaria, his mind became active.
That year, out of consideration for Afshin's father, who was his good friend for many years, he forcibly took Setaria's research results to help Afshin graduate successfully. Although this matter was not glorious, it was not uncommon in the Akademiya. Originally, Sahar would not have cared about this matter.
But now he was competing for the sage position. At this time, if this scandal were exposed by Setaria and told to Lesser Lord Kusanali, his impression score in Lesser Lord Kusanali's heart would be gone.
No! Setaria absolutely cannot be allowed to speak of this matter at this time. He must find an opportunity to quickly distance her.
It just so happened that Afshin chose this moment to make trouble for Setaria, and the reason for his accusation was very reasonable: the person sitting next to Setaria was clearly not from Sumeru.
At such an important meeting, for a foreigner to have snuck in, and to be secretly whispering with Setaria in a corner of the meeting, it goes without saying that it must be a spy from another country, and Setaria was Sumeru's traitor!
This was the perfect time to kick her out of the Akademiya, the further the better! If the matra could imprison her for a few years, that would be even better.
So, Sahar deliberately gave Afshin an opportunity to explain, allowing him to publicly state Setaria's crimes.
Afshin then put on an expression of disappointment and said, "Reporting to Lesser Lord Kusanali, I accuse Setaria of daring to privately bring a foreigner into the Akademiya's internal meeting room to steal Sumeru's confidential information. This is undoubtedly a betrayal of Sumeru!
Furthermore, after Azar committed such a rebellious act, Lesser Lord Kusanali, being magnanimous and benevolent, did not pursue Setaria, who was Azar's secretary. Yet Setaria still committed an act of treason. This is a disregard for Lesser Lord Kusanali!"
Sahar immediately echoed him, furiously exclaiming, "Setaria? I truly can't believe you would commit such a rebellious act. Guards, Guards! Quickly apprehend Setaria and this foreign spy and interrogate them thoroughly."
Most of the other scholars present, upon hearing this, adopted an attitude of watching the drama unfold without caring about the consequences. Even the few scholars who felt something was amiss, seeing Setaria's very obvious Desert complexion and her former status as Azar's secretary, were unwilling to associate with her.
A very small portion of scholars who knew the inside story, upon seeing Setaria and the Inazuma person sitting next to her, showed expressions of pity towards Sahar and Afshin, and had already mourned for them in their hearts.
However, Sahar shouted for a long time at the front, but not a single Guard obeyed his command. This greatly surprised him, as before, as a Kōbanḍa of the Akademiya, he could freely command the Guards of Sumeru City.
This made him feel that his dignity had been insulted, and he immediately ordered the Guards standing nearby, "What are you still standing there for? Quickly apprehend those two for me!"
Just then, General Mahamatra Cyno, sitting in the front row, coldly stood up and said to Sahar, "Hmph, I apologize, Scholar Sahar, the Sumeru City Guards are no longer the same Guards as before. You have no right to command them!"
Sahar asked in confusion, "What?"
At this moment, Nahida finally spoke to explain, "This is also something I am about to announce. Due to the unsatisfactory performance of the Sumeru City Guards, they have been unable to fulfill their responsibility of protecting the people of Sumeru, instead becoming tools for some people to throw their weight around.
Moreover, outsourcing a nation's city defense to mercenaries truly tarnishes the name of wisdom.
Therefore, I have decided to establish my own military system in Sumeru City, with Mr. Cyno responsible for reviewing and selecting suitable Guards. Qualified Guards will receive the same treatment as matra, and the ultimate command authority will belong to Mr. Cyno, with Mr. Asfand, the advisor to the Thirty Personal Guards, serving as his deputy."
As soon as Nahida's words were spoken, everyone looked at Lesser Lord Kusanali and Cyno in shock. Indeed, Cyno, as the great hero who personally apprehended Azar, had received immense rewards, just like Alhaitham.
Alhaitham was promoted directly from a Scribe to Acting Grand Sage, while Cyno, as General Mahamatra, although not promoted in rank, had his power greatly increased.
Originally, Cyno, as the leader of the matra, was only responsible for supervising academic crimes within the Akademiya. He had no law enforcement authority over crimes committed by non-scholars.
Law enforcement authority was firmly in the hands of the Akademiya, and scholars holding official positions in the Akademiya could naturally throw their weight around with the Guards.
And Cyno, as General Mahamatra, actually could not command the Sumeru City Guards. For example, in Caravan Ribat, in order to legitimately bring Rahman and his group into Sumeru City, he could only request the Guards of Caravan Ribat to work together on the case.
Now, due to his achievements this time, Cyno has directly gained full law enforcement authority. Not only can he command the matra, but he can also command the Sumeru City Guards.
Cyno's current status can be said to be comparable to Inazuma's Tenryou Commission.
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