Chapter 204
I stood up reluctantly, feeling a wave of frustration wash over me. Why was I the only one being called? It felt so unfair.
I shot a glare at Adrian, but he avoided my gaze, turning his attention to the other side of the room. I widened my eyes at him, thinking, This bastard! He was the one who disturbed me, and yet I was the one being called out?
I turned my attention back to the professor. He was the type of guy who seemed to thrive on embarrassing his students, relishing the power it gave him. I could almost see the smirk on his face as he prepared to make an example out of me.
"It seems you’re so smart that you won’t even bother listening to my lectures?" the professor said, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"That’s not why I didn’t bother—" I started to protest, but he cut me off.
"So you’re saying you won’t be bothered because you’re top in the class?" he pressed, raising an eyebrow.
I sighed heavily in annoyance, feeling my patience wear thin. He clearly wasn’t interested in hearing my side of the story, so why should I even bother answering his questions?
The professor seemed to interpret my sigh as a sign of defiance. He leaned forward slightly, eyes gleaming with a hint of challenge. "What was today’s lesson all about?" he asked, a sly smile playing on his lips.
"It’s about aura manipulation by attacking and defending," I said, trying to sound confident.
"Then try making a defense barrier," the professor, Viggo Besturd, instructed, his tone challenging.
I finally remembered his name. Viggo Besturd, one of the mages working at the magic tower. He also secretly harbored an inferiority complex, which explained why he often looked down on Cypher and bothered him in various ways.