Conflict intensification


 * As the incident's details become more clear, concerned citizens begin to show up at the gates of the academy.
 * The incident was leaked and reached the attention of Bauer citizens.
 * This galvanized concerned citizens leading to protests in front of the academy.
 * Rei is concerned at what may happen if they were to force their way in.
 * Sein notes Deed's story as troublesome.
 * Deed pulled out his wand as a threat but had no intention of using magic or even causing such a serious injury.
 * Matt's injuries counter this sentiment.
 * The citizens see Deed's action as "an arrogant noble who used excessive force upon a poor commoner."
 * As Yuu's attendant, Deed had considerable magical skill.
 * In addition, his service to royalty also gave him training on how to conduct himself.
 * Rei remarks if someone of both skill and training could act that way based on Yuu being insulted.
 * Yuu declares that Deed did something unthinkable.
 * Lambert also had the liberty of inspecting Deed's wand and found no evidence of it being faulty.
 * As Yuu began to seem despondent, Rod and Claire attempted to shift the conversation.
 * Rod tries to focus the attention away from problems outside of the academy.
 * States that concern is the military's concern.
 * Lambert states that the academy also reflects the sentiments of Bauer citizens.
 * Commoners are angry at nobles for their tyranny.
 * Lambert thinks a deserving punishment to Deed may quell some of the anger.
 * Matt's wounds were severe enough that it was more likely he would have died.
 * High-ranking water magicians and valuable magical tools were involved in his treatment thanks to the Church.
 * Although it may seem that the nobles are unbothered, more radicalized nobles feel that the commoners are growing conceited.
 * The two groups are becoming so polarized that any middle ground allowing for peaceful talks is slowly disappearing.
 * Rod believes in using his clout to help the nobles side with him and his siblings.
 * Misha and Rei are put in charge of gaining the trust and de-escalating the commoner students.
 * Over the following days, each of them did their best to address the current concern.
 * The nobles were able to calm after speaking with Rod while the commoners still held their fervor.
 * As scholarship students, they also benefitted from the support of public opinion.
 * As such, they continued to hold enthusiastic and frequent protests.


 * The day of the verdict, the announcement was made in the same courtyard where the incident occurred.
 * Deed Marey is sentenced to one week of house arrest.
 * The light sentence shocked the crowd and angered the commoner students.
 * Lene attempted to get Claire out from the area to protect her.
 * Claire wanted to stay to help settle the situation.
 * Rei joins and helps convince Claire that it would be hopeless to try now.
 * Claire worries what will happen as a result.

Next: Power struggle

Previous: Courtyard incident