Hearing this.
Herta, who had been lying on the presiding table boredly playing on her phone, also looked up at Aha.
She didn't seem surprised.
Humans' understanding of Aeons and Paths was still too shallow—otherwise, they wouldn't have created the Simulated Universe.
Using the Aeon of Elation's own arrival and lingering for such a long time as proof itself.
Let alone Peppy and Wen Shiling—even the fiercest Zeig fan group member at this point could only resort to sophistry.
But even with sophistry, most people in their hearts would still think Aha was right.
"Watson, you've finally discovered the blind spot!" Zeig was overjoyed, clapping continuously.
"Clap clap clap clap clap—!!"
Aha: "..."
Zeig didn't seem surprised that Aha would bring this up. He had just been picking at his feet and hadn't even put his shoes back on yet while clapping.
"Kid, you're so calm—do you still have some great general who can jump out and quibble?" Aha leaned down, provoking.
Zeig put on his shoes, very calmly:
"I still believe that the masses'..."
"Stop!" Aha interrupted Zeig's chanting.
"It's such an obvious thing—I really don't understand why it takes so much effort to prove it? Like Jerry is Jerry, Donald Duck is Donald Duck—did all those space station researchers down there get water in their brains? It's clearly your mental state that's abnormal!"
At this point, several Zeig fan group members stood up, still arguing reasonably:
"Lord Aeon of Elation, we believe this matter hasn't been investigated thoroughly enough. We will form a Zeig Mental State Investigation Team to uphold a fair, just, open, proper, and responsible investigation of this incident. We will definitely reach a result satisfactory to everyone!"
Aha frowned:
"You'll die if you don't cause trouble, right?"
Everyone: "..."
At this moment, Wen Shiling also stood up and said:
"Mr. Aha, since the videos are all played, let's start the voting."
Aha looked at Wen Shiling like she was an idiot:
"Still thinking about voting? You're rigging it, using bots, and forcing the whitewash, huh? Look at what this kid is doing now—doesn't your conscience hurt?"
Following the direction Aha pointed.
Zeig was no longer in the guest seats.
"Swish—!!"
A spotlight shone on the edge of the venue.
Zeig was squatting in the corner, holding two large bags of food, enthusiastically feeding the snow-white little dog in front of him.
Peppy: "Woof woof~ (Younger Brother Zeig, you're so thoughtful)"
Zeig: "Not at all. Going out to party tonight?"
Peppy: "Woof woof~ Woof woof~ (No good—Master will kill me if she finds out)"
Zeig: "Poker tonight. You coming or not?"
Peppy: "Woof~ (But that would be too late)"
Asta: "..."
Zeig: "It's fine. I'll sneak you back later."
Peppy: "Woof woof~ Woof woof~ (That sounds great—but you won't cheat again, right)"
Zeig: "How could I? I'm an upright good young man—always honest."
Asta: "..."
Peppy: "Woof~ Woof woof! (I don't believe you. Last time I saw cards fall out of your clothes)"
Under everyone's gazes.
The man and dog were squatting in the corner, happily discussing their plans for the night.
As if it had been premeditated.
Zeig excitedly gestured with his hands, Peppy nodded in agreement across from him, occasionally jumping happily. Asta squatted between them, holding the microphone, her face dark.
Everyone: "..."
Aha walked to the center of the stage and said loudly:
"See? No matter how you quibble, can you deceive your own hearts?!"
Immediately, the researchers in the audience seats fell silent.
They had always known in their hearts that Zeig was indeed suited for the Path of Elation.
But for various reasons, they had kept denying it.
Some didn't want Zeig's reputation damaged, some didn't want him to gain power, and some simply had a rebellious mentality, insisting on going against the facts.
But this was ultimately their subjective selfishness—the objective facts remained unchanged.
Aha stood quietly on the stage, his lips curving wildly upward.
He could already feel his words striking directly at these humans' souls!
While at the edge of the stage, that spotlight still shone there.
Asta carried Peppy in one hand and dragged Zeig with the other, her face darkened, hauling them toward the backstage like groceries.
Not far from her, Arlan arrived late.
Seeing Arlan hurrying over, Asta said angrily: "Arlan, tell me why Peppy is hanging out with a certain someone again. I'll give you a chance to explain."
"Uh..." Arlan's heart leaped to his throat upon seeing Zeig and Peppy in Asta's grasp.
The culprit Zeig was still grinning and waving at him.
Arlan: "..."
He said nervously:
"M-Miss, I'm sorry. I was too careless and didn't watch Peppy properly."
After hearing Arlan's explanation, Asta's face remained dark.
She didn't want to scold Arlan now and silently dragged Zeig and Peppy toward the little dark room.
Arlan swallowed, only daring to stand sheepishly nearby, watching Asta leave.
On the stage, after Aha had left those Zeig fan group researchers speechless, he was enjoying the victor's joy.
Suddenly, he seemed to realize he had forgotten something.
"Wait, where's that kid?"
He looked toward the previous corner edge—Zeig's figure was gone.
"Um." Arlan walked over from backstage, nervously:
"Mr. Zeig and Peppy were caught by Miss and taken to the little dark room. It might... might take a while before they can come back."
Aha was silent for two seconds.
"Does he still have a chance of surviving?"
Arlan shook his head nervously, "I-It's hard to say. Miss doesn't usually get angry... but once she does, the consequences are severe."
Aha: "..."
At this point, March 7th also hurried over: "What? What is Asta going to do to Zeig?"
Arlan was extremely scared inside, nervously: "I-I really don't know. I've never been in the little dark room."
Aha raised an eyebrow:
"That so-called little dark room—no one's ever been in it? You can't ask someone who's been inside?"
Hearing this, Arlan shook his head vigorously:
"That little dark room was just built before, but no researcher has ever been dragged in by Miss. This... this is the first time."
Everyone: "..."
In the audience seats, some researchers already wanted to run, fearing Asta might get upset and deal with them too.
"Uh, the matter's settled, right? Lord Aeon of Elation, w-we'll take our leave."
"Run, run! Better stay indoors today—don't come out until the station master calms down! Otherwise, she might discipline you for stepping into the cabin with your left foot!"
"Run, run fast!!"
Knowing Asta had blown up, the entire audience seats scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing in a flash.
Leaving only a sparse few people.
Aha: "..."
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