I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind

Indeed, the rise in Duke Aziz’s reputation—

This too was part of Dwener’s plan.

“Moreover, losing honor in noble society is no different from death. Just leave it be. Let it climb to the heavens.”

“I see. You truly have remarkable insight.”

“Incredible insight, my foot… Wasn’t that your idea in the first place?”

Dwener glared at Caron, his gaze filled with an unspoken plea to stop the test already.

Caron chuckled inwardly as he opened his mouth to speak.

“You misunderstand me. I was merely thinking we were doomed, that’s all.”

“In that case, I must’ve chosen the wrong partner. Tsk, tsk!”