Baron Cullen

Donald glanced at the chaotic scene, then looked at Karen: "Baron Karen, what happened here?"

Karen did not embellish the story; she gave an objective and complete account of what happened.

Upon hearing this, Donald's face immediately turned frosty.

He first gestured to a deacon behind him to go and stop Sindar Raff's injuries.

Although the association is not afraid of the nobles in the city, it does not mean that it can cause deaths at will.

Then, he looked at the noblemen and said angrily, "Sindar Raff! Vivian Hopkins! As the leaders, your behavior is simply unforgivable!"

Who gave you the audacity to maliciously attack others under the guise of a duel?

Even if your fathers came, they wouldn't dare to act so recklessly within the association!

I order you to immediately apologize to Miss Cecilia Waller and Miss Helen Doreta in public, and each of you to pay them one thousand gold coins in compensation!

Furthermore, you are hereby punished with one month's duty to clean all public teaching areas of the association, and you are forbidden from using magic!

After saying that, he looked at Eric, who was in a very disheveled state not far away, and said coldly, "Eric Harrison! As an instructor of the association, you have neglected your duties and curried favor with the powerful, which makes your crime even more serious!"

Effective immediately, your instructor qualifications are revoked, and you are permanently expelled from the Mage Association!

This punishment can be described as severe.

Although a few noble scions were able to remain in the association, it was ultimately out of respect for their families, and this was the only time.

Moreover, the punishments for them range from a public apology to paying a substantial sum in compensation, or even being assigned to cleaning duties for a month.

For them, who were used to a life of luxury, this was an utter disgrace.

Without a doubt, from this moment on, they could no longer harbor any thoughts of targeting Cecilia.

It wasn't just because of Donald's punishment, but also because of Karen's incredibly ruthless side.

As for Eric, who was an association mentor, his future was effectively ruined.

At this moment, although Sindar Raff was still extremely weak after receiving emergency treatment, he had regained some of his mobility.

He and Vivian, along with several other noblemen, walked up to Cecilia and Helen under the cold gazes of Donald and Karen, their faces pale, and offered a sincere and fearful apology.

Upon hearing the chairman's verdict, Eric Harrison felt as if all the bones in his body had been removed, and he collapsed to the ground.

He scrambled to Cecilia and Helen, tears streaming down his face, and kowtowed, begging for forgiveness: "Miss Cecilia! Teacher Helen! I...I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!"

Please, please say something for me! I can't be fired! Please!

Cecilia was kind-hearted and felt sorry for him when she saw him in such a miserable state.

But Helen pulled Cecilia aside, clearly leaving the choice to Karen.

At this moment, Karen stared coldly at Eric, her eyes unwavering.

He said without any mercy, "As a mentor, you knowingly violated the rules. The president's judgment is entirely in accordance with the association's regulations."

Besides, someone like you, who is an sycophant and has no professional ethics, doesn't deserve to stay in the association!

His words undoubtedly extinguished all of Eric's hopes.

Seeing this, Donald waved his hand and summoned the association's guards to take away the few noblemen who were trembling with fear, as well as Eric, who was slumped on the ground with a dazed look in his eyes.

He then looked at Karen, but before he could speak, the latter said first, "President, I was not calm enough in handling this matter today."

As a member of the association, I have violated the association's rules. Please punish me.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone except Donald was taken aback.

Helen, who was standing to the side, clearly understood what Karen meant and immediately pleaded, "President, Baron Karen was protecting his sister!"

Although he violated the association's rules, I think it's understandable.

If everything is done according to the rules while ignoring human relationships, then those rules become nothing more than tools for manipulating others!

Donald seemed to be deep in thought as he listened to their conversation.

After a moment, he said in a serious tone, "Baron Karen, you have indeed violated the association's rules, especially as a member of the association."

But you did this to protect your sister. As Ms. Helen Doreta said, if the association's rules don't ask for any reason, then they have no reason to exist.

Therefore, the association will not hold you responsible this time, but in return, if the association encounters difficulties in the future, you must provide assistance to the best of your ability.

How about this?

His words were tantamount to direct approval of Karen's actions, but he still harbored some personal motives while remaining in the association's position.

Karen, of course, agreed without complaint.

The turmoil subsided.

This incident further enhanced Karen's prestige within the Mage Guild.

Everyone clearly understood that this young Baron Waller was not only incredibly powerful, but also extremely ruthless!

They are extremely protective of their family members and will never tolerate any humiliation.

The Love family and the Hopkins family have also suffered a loss of face and paid a price for today's incident.

After the matter was resolved, Karen was about to leave with Cecilia when she noticed the strange magic book in Donald's hand.

Suddenly, the mysterious runes deep within his right eye began to activate!

From that peculiar perspective, he was shocked to see that the magic book was emanating an incredibly strong evil aura!

Moreover, this aura was exactly the same as the aura he had sensed on that strange parchment before!

At this moment, he recalled the three vengeful demons he had just defeated…

That too was an evil being summoned by Bastian before!

In other words, just as he had previously guessed, Sindar Raff had indeed come into contact with that terrifying mysterious person or vampire.

wrong.

Karen suddenly realized what was happening.

Sindar Raff was ultimately just an heir, far inferior to the cunning and high-ranking Bastian.

Such a person could never catch the eye of such a terrifying figure.

And those who can truly intersect with it...

It's his family!

The Ralph Family!

With that in mind, Karen immediately explained her thoughts to Donald and asked him to question Sinda Raff.

His reason was that the magic book was related to a case that the Order Keepers were currently investigating.

Donald did not stop them. He handed the spellbook to Karen and then had the association's guards bring Sindar Raff over.

...

A moment later, in a quiet room inside the Mage Association.

Sindar Raff remained terrified, the image of him having one foot in hell etched deeply into his mind like a brand.

The man in the picture, who looks like the Grim Reaper, is sitting in front of him.

Karen naturally saw through his thoughts and said calmly, "You don't need to be afraid. What happened before is over. I won't do anything to you anymore."

The reason I'm contacting you is because I need your answer to a question.

"You...you tell me!" Sinda Raff nodded hurriedly, seemingly afraid that refusal would lead to the same terrible fate as before. "I will tell you everything I know!"

Seeing this, Karen stopped wasting words and placed the spellbook on the table in front of them, asking directly, "Where did you get this spellbook?"

"A...a spellbook!" Sindar Raff paused for a moment before suddenly remembering that she had left the spellbook at the scene. "I...I secretly took it from my father's study..."

I swear I really thought it was just an ordinary magic book!

He subconsciously connected this issue to what had just happened and gave Karen another round of assurances.

"Your father's study?" Karen frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression on her face. "Do you know who your father has been seeing recently?"

"No...I don't know! I swear I really don't know!"

Seeing that she couldn't get any information out of him, Karen handed Sindar Raff over to the association's guards and returned to the public teaching area.

However, his expression appeared somewhat solemn.

...

Meanwhile, Cecilia, accompanied by Helen, waited obediently there.

She rushed to Karen as soon as she saw him, a hint of worry in her eyes: "Brother, is... something wrong?"

"It's nothing, don't worry." Karen forced a smile, patted her sister's head, and said, "Cecilia, let's go home first."

After saying goodbye to Helen, the two left the association and quickly returned home in their own carriage.

Karen didn't stop after dropping Cecilia off at home. After giving her a few more instructions, she turned around and went out again.

This time, however, he went straight to the Order Keeper's branch.