A murmur spread through the room, as if the instructors themselves were weighing the verdict against their expectations.
Professor Maren, a stern woman with black hair pulled into a tight knot, repeatedly tapped a finger on the edge of the table then said:
"Once again, they fall prey to assumptions. It's the simplest trap to spot, and yet they stumble. Even when given every observable detail, they fail to think laterally."
"They saw the three suspects, and immediately drew their conclusions. The students mistook proximity for culpability."
"As you call it, Dean Lucian, this is a case of lack of wisdom. Most new era devils fall under this category."
There was a mixture of disappointment and amusement in the air.
Observing the atmosphere among the instructors, who had already mentally condemned their students to failure, Teacher Tyrus frowned briefly before letting out a dry chuckle.
