Caerwyn Academy covers a vast area with pleasant scenery and bustling activity.
Carlotta, accompanying Clorinde, had just arrived at the square in front of the teaching building when they bumped into a group of people.
This group consisted of two men and one woman. One of the men, the dean of the academy named Nelson Lloyd whom Carlotta recognised.
The other man and woman were middle-aged, and Carlotta didn't know them, but she couldn't help but take a few more glances because they mentioned her name.
These two were Lucius and Jemima!
"Dean Lloyd, you can't do this. That Carlotta White is a murderer. She must have planned this deliberately. It couldn't have been an accident. Please don't be deceived by her," Jemima said with great reluctance, wishing to send Carlotta straight to hell.
Lucius also couldn't help but say, "To be so cruel at such a young age, this White will inevitably become a criminal in the future. We must recognize this in time."
Nelson had a headache.
These two officials were too talkative. From the infirmary until now, they had been incessantly trying to judge Carlotta, completely unwilling to accept the outcome of this duel incident.
Facing such people, Nelson didn't know how to respond anymore.
Suddenly, Nelson showed a subtle expression as he saw Carlotta's figure appear.
'So, are they Bernard's family?'
Carlotta glanced over there, slightly furrowed her brows.
She didn't cliché of dealing with the young and then the old, but it would be strange if the old didn't make a fuss after the young one was dealt with.
She just didn't know if these parents were aware that their son was a lapdog.
"What's going on?" Clorinde asked in a low voice.
She naturally heard the conversation ahead and knew that the unfamiliar couple had some grievances with Carlotta.
Carlotta looked at Clorinde beside her, her heart stirring, and immediately gave a brief account of what had happened to her.
"Someone challenged you to a duel, and with one move, you severed both their legs?"
Clorinde's expression was a bit subtle.
Given Carlotta's understanding of Elven Knight Path, Clorinde also believed that in battles of the same rank, it would be hard for anyone at the apprentice stage to surpass Carlotta.
"Was it an accident?" Clorinde asked.
"Yes, it was just an accident," Carlotta nodded.
Clorinde smiled. Regardless of whether it was an accident or not, since Carlotta said it was an accident, then it was an accident.
At this moment, Lucius and Jemima also spotted Carlotta and immediately approached.
They didn't originally know Carlotta, but after hearing about their son's tragic condition, they naturally inquired about Carlotta's appearance.
Therefore, upon seeing Carlotta, they immediately recognized that this girl was most likely the culprit who had severely injured their son.
"Are you Carlotta White?" Lucius wanted to confirm once more.
Jemima, however, was somewhat impatient, her eyes slightly red as she stared at Carlotta, "I didn't expect your heart to be so vicious, cruel enough to cut off someone's legs. When you did such a thing, didn't you feel any remorse at all? You are so evil."
If it weren't for Caerwyn Academy, if it weren't for Nelson Lloyd being right beside them, this couple might have taken action.
Seeing an enemy, one's eyes turn red, that's exactly what is happening now.
Carlotta's brows furrowed even tighter, and she coldly said, "Why don't you ask your son why he challenged me in the first place?"
Bernard wanted to severely injure her just to date Soren, and even wanted to kill her to officially be with Soren. Who was really the evil one here?
She just returned the favor, and now she's considered evil?
"Bernard just challenged you to a duel, didn't he? He didn't do anything to you, yet you cut off his legs. Are you even human?" Jemima loudly questioned, pressing aggressively.
Clorinde stepped forward, positioning herself between Jemima and Carlotta.
"And who the hell are you?" Jemima shouted.
"Clorinde Austin, from the Austin Chamber of Commerce," Clorinde said unhurriedly.
As her identity was revealed, Jemima immediately quieted down, and even Lucius, who had been staring at Clorinde, subconsciously averted his gaze.
Nelson also glanced at Clorinde in surprise.
In the Austin Chamber of Commerce, someone with the surname Austin was undoubtedly a figure of authority within the chamber. This was definitely someone not to be trifled with.
Although the people in the chamber were just merchants, not nobles, the power they wielded was still intimidating.
In a world without Transcendent abilities, merchants who had amassed a certain level of wealth could dominate most matters like emperors. In such a supernatural world, for a chamber of commerce to reach the pinnacle, it naturally required a sufficiently powerful transcendent.
Among the six major chambers of commerce in the Wendell Empire, which one was simple?
Even nobles had to smile and engage politely when meeting the leaders of the six major chambers, let alone two ordinary officials.
Clorinde said unhurriedly, "I already know about your situation. In a duel, accidents are inevitable. No duel can guarantee absolute safety. Since this duel was fair and just, with no oversteps, then there should be no endless entanglement. Can you two understand what I mean?"
In ordinary times, Clorinde seemed like a kind lady, but at this moment, her serious demeanor revealed a bit of the sharpness belonging to a leader of a major chamber.
"Mrs. Austin, you are right."
Lucius and Jemima reluctantly responded, not daring to show any disrespect in the face of such a usually unseen figure.
"I will often visit Miss White. I hope I won't hear any annoying news," Clorinde said, then turned to Carlotta with a smile, "Let's go, Miss White."
She had made her point clear, believing these two could recognize the situation. Those who couldn't often paid a heavy price.
Carlotta smiled slightly and turned to leave with Clorinde.
The feeling of having someone backing her up was secretly satisfying for Carlotta. Helping Clorinde at the Elf Knight Gathering was indeed the right choice.
Soon, the two reached the academy's entrance, and Carlotta saw off this influential lady.
In the end, she still didn't tell Clorinde about her family affairs, as she really didn't know how to bring it up. Being someone far away at Caerwyn Academy, she shouldn't know about Cameron Austin's matters.