"Without any further questions…" Frederick dragged out the word, his tone carrying an edge of amusement, "…let us begin with the test."
The smile on his face widened, the kind that discouraged anyone from even thinking of raising their hand again.
Frederick's eyes briefly lingered on Adlet.
Truth be told, he had fully expected that scheming brat to be the loudest protester, perhaps even the one to push back with clever words.
Yet since stepping into the classroom, Adlet hadn't uttered a single word. That silence irritated Frederick more than open rebellion as this unpredictable nature different from the other students was what it irked the most.
'So, this over-smart brat thinks he has me figured out,' thought Frederick, amusement glittering in his eyes.
