Chapter 8.1, Irene’s Turning Point
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Shortly after Billy assumed the role of leader of the Duodecad, a major incident occurred within the Duodecad Conference.
Upon hearing the news, Irene, in her office at the Magic University, raised her voice in frustration.
“Why is Barun leaving before me? I should be the one to leave first!”
Trace, standing in front of her, appeared to calmly deflect Irene’s anger.
“Even so, wasn’t it you, Miss Irene, who maneuvered to have Barun’s Black-and-White Chain Contract nullified? We have Sir Charlie to thank as well, of course…”
At the mention of Charlie, the Headmaster of Warrior University, Irene’s expression soured.
“What do you mean, thanks to Charlie? He just took advantage of being the Duodecad leader to avoid bringing the contracts to Regalia. Complete negligence! I had to clean up his mess!”
“Didn’t you delegate that task to me, Miss Irene?”