How To Ruin The Original Work (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 36

There were two main things that made students at Sienia break out in a cold sweat: one was their departmental grades, and the other was their academic performance.

With the midterm exams—the crucial event of the latter—looming, the freshmen were dying a little more each day.

Since failing three subjects in a year meant repeating the first year instead of advancing to the second, the freshmen’s faces were visibly etched with an odd mix of tension and anxiety ahead of their first exam.

Meanwhile, Nigel, whose soul was deeply ingrained with rote learning, was dying in a completely different way.

After all, even if relationships could change overnight, the pre-assigned groups for class activities never could.

For example… like the much-anticipated first midterm exam: Cledian’s debate test.

“As previously announced, today you’ll debate in groups about the rebellion that took place within the Empire. Remember, today’s debate accounts for 50% of your midterm grade, so I expect everyone to participate actively. Now then… let the group assigned to Sedric’s rebellion come forward first.”

Nigel stood up, clutching study materials worn thin from countless readings, and took a seat on the pro side.

Charlotte sat beside her, while Noah and Allen occupied the seats directly across.

‘…Damn that lottery draw.’

Nigel offered silent applause to the goddess Kirellia—the very symbol of luck who, even in something as trivial as drawing lots to decide pro or con sides, refused to lend her a hand.

Because of this, Nigel completely missed the sight of Charlotte confidently folding her arms and flashing a triumphant smile at Allen across the table—and the heavy blow that smile dealt to both Allen and Noah.

“As you’ve already learned, Sedric’s rebellion was an act of betrayal wherein Sedric, then a distant relative and close friend of Crown Prince Edwin, exploited that friendship to orchestrate a revolt. Now, please discuss freely.”

‘Of all things, the exam topic had to be defending the guy who betrayed his friend.’

Sighing inwardly, Nigel tightened her grip on her notes and opened the debate.

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