32 Chapter 32
Jessica was truly infuriated!
What did George think of Pulis Academy?
If test questions could be leaked so casually, then what meaning did being first in the grade have!
Her idol, Miss Barlen, would also be stained because of this!
Absolutely not allowed!
Thinking about this, Jessica became even angrier. She continued, "I misunderstood Ifia before, and I want to apologize to her here! I'm sorry, Ifia, I shouldn't have casually speculated and misunderstood you. I'm really sorry!"
Ifia didn't expect Jessica, who usually had a strong personality, to go to such lengths. She was momentarily stunned but quickly responded, "It's okay, Jessica. I know you're an honest person, that's why you took it so seriously."
However, just as Ifia spoke, she realized she had made a mistake!
In an instant, it felt as if she was standing on a fashion show runway, facing countless scrutinizing gazes.
"Is she Ifia? She's so cute!"
"Hmph, just a commoner, nothing impressive."
"Did she really score full marks based on her own abilities? Or is it as that guy said, if that's the case, we absolutely can't let it slide!"
"Have you all lost your minds? Even if you can buy and sell test questions, how much money does Ifia, a commoner, have? Would she not sell to wealthy nobles and instead go to help the poor?"
Numerous students finally saw Ifia in person, and the buzzing voices immediately erupted.
However, most of the intelligent ones focused their discussions around Ifia's adorable face. Only a small portion of people were indignant, demanding Pulis Academy provide a believable answer instead of being evasive.
Surprisingly, the majority of the students were commoners.
Lucy, standing beside Ifia, tightly pressed her lips together. As she listened to others' discussions about Ifia, her angry cheeks puffed up, and her hazel eyes were filled with fury.
They didn't understand Ifia at all. How could they say such things!
People who talk nonsense are truly annoying!
Hmph!
Go, Jessica!
You must give George a good lesson!
"George, I feel ashamed of my ignorance and recklessness, and now it's your turn! Since you accuse Ifia of cheating, then please present the relevant evidence."
Jessica, now full of fighting spirit, turned her focus from offering apologies to George.
Seeing that George didn't immediately speak up, Jessica disdainfully snorted.
A mocking smile appeared on her face, and she exaggeratedly said, "Really? You don't even have evidence, just relying on your speculation to spread unfounded rumors and tarnish Ifia's reputation? George, did you fail Empire Law, casually defaming others can land you in prison."
"I… I just raised a question. If Ifia is innocent, she shouldn't be afraid of a thorough investigation!"
After being mocked by Jessica, George seemed to regain some sanity.
His face turned pale, his hanging arm trembled slightly, and the pent-up anger in his chest was released. However, the harsh reality that followed left him unsure of what to do.
Thus, he could only be stubborn now and never admit that he was wrong.
"Classmate George, regarding your doubts, the academy has already prepared the evidence."
However, before George could come up with another way to escape, things took a serious turn.
The Grade 1 headmaster of Pulis Academy suddenly spoke up. He cast a cold gaze at George, then raised his hand to signal a teacher who had been supervising Class 1 during the exam to step forward.
George, who seemed to have lost his mind, publicly accused Ifia of cheating. This wasn't just suspicion directed at her, it was also a challenge to the fairness of the academy. Therefore, even before Ifia had to do anything, Pulis Academy took action.
The supervising teacher swiftly walked to the podium, ignoring George, who was still standing there in a daze. She immediately spoke up:
"Hello, everyone. I am Professor Justin Orlin, a music teacher. Now, in the name of the Orlin family, I swear that Ifia, during the exam, did not engage in any cheating behavior."
As everyone knew, in the Sith Empire, swearing in the name of a family required no verification. It was considered absolutely genuine!
However, in addition to the assurance from the supervising teacher, the headmaster had prepared more.
"Students, these are Ifia's exam papers. Now, please line up in order and come forward to check one by one."
With the headmaster's words, students became interested. Regardless of their doubts, this was the perfect score exam paper of the first in the grade. They couldn't appreciate the legendary Miss Barlen's exam paper, but now they found a substitute version!
Especially the students with good grades, seizing the opportunity, hurriedly rushed to be the first in line.
They wanted to see just how amazing Ifia was!
Why could she score a perfect grade!
It's important to note that, besides questions with fixed answers, there are other questions where scores are determined based on the different perspectives of the grading teachers. Achieving a perfect score means the teachers consider Ifia's answers exceptionally correct, with no grounds for deductions.
How could someone who has only been studying in the academy for a few days earn unanimous approval from all the teachers? Outstanding individuals like Miss Barlen are not commonly found…
Unless Ifia is a rare genius!
However, when everyone finally saw the answers on the exam paper, they couldn't help but fall into silence. The reason was simple, Ifia's answers were just too perfect, and they couldn't find any flaws.
Some of the responses even made them marvel, as Ifia's knowledge surpassed even what the teachers had taught!
Truly hitting the nail on the head.
Even though they had studied at the academy for almost a month longer than Ifia, they couldn't produce answers like hers.
Being the first in the grade was well-deserved!
The students queuing to check the exam papers were orderly, and the observation activity ended in less than ten minutes.
At this moment, George had realized the trouble he had brought upon himself. His expression showed anxiety as he looked at Irene and Fiona. However, Irene and Fiona pretended not to see him, clearly rejecting any interaction.
Seeing this, George felt desperate. However, unwilling to face expulsion, he gritted his teeth and shifted his gaze towards Ifia.
If Ifia forgives his irrational behavior, there might still be a chance for things to turn around.
Under George's gaze, Ifia raised an eyebrow and then asked the system for guidance.
(System, what is the original plot outcome for the character George?)
[In the original plot, due to jealousy over the female lead achieving first place in the grade, George colludes with others to frame and set up the female lead. However, Prince Carloy sees through his plot, and George is expelled from school and sent to prison.]
Tsk tsk tsk, initially, Ifia thought George was just an ambitious but frustrated good student. However, hearing it from the system, he doesn't seem like a good person at all!
In that case, there's no need to hesitate in resolving this!
"Ifia, I misunderstood you, please forgive my irrationality!"
While Ifia was still pondering, George suddenly spoke out loudly, even kneeling in public.
