Chapter 27 : Expectation

My gaze shifts from them to the girl, who is nervously fidgeting with her staff. I decide to address her directly.

"What's your name?" I inquire calmly.

"Um, it's Liara, sir," she responds, still visibly shaken.

"Liara, do you understand how to control your abilities?" I ask.

She nods hesitantly.

"Yes, sir. I've been practicing, but at times, it becomes challenging to control. Even so, today, I genuinely didn't cause anything that—"

"Stop trying to make excuses! Haven't you already admitted that you're not yet proficient with your power? You almost killed us today!" One of the young master's lackeys interjects, attempting to paint Liara as more guilty. Liara quickly retorts, "No! I didn't do it! You're lying—"

"Hah, what the heck are you saying? Everyone here saw you. Isn't that right, everyone?"

However, when this happens, the lackey swiftly argues, rallying everyone watching to support their narrative. Thus, other students who were incited by him quickly follow his example and agree