Chapter 75: Judgent Day!
The Punishnt Hall of the Nine Lotus Academy...
The punishnt hall was built on top of the Academy Treasury. It was a circular structure with water flowing all around. The water canal is the natural protection for the treasury room.
At the centre of the hall, there is a round table with 6 seats neatly arranged in order.
At the head of the table sat Da Vinci, the Academy Master himself. He sat with a grim face, waiting for all the peak masters to join.
In the history of the Nine Lotus Academy, they never conducted a eting for a single disciple. But now, Tony Clark really pushed them to the corner.
Opposite Academy Master, seated with a composed yet sharp deanor, was the Vice Academy Master, Rutherford.
He also put on a cold face.
The first to arrive was Ronin, the Sword Peak Master. Without wasting ti, he gave a brief nod toward the Academy Master and took his seat.
Monts later, the heavy doors opened again.
The Raising Sun Peak’s Master... Long entered with a long staff in hand, his presence steady and grounded.
Beside him walked Ping, the peak of the Falling sun peak walked in a steady face. He has a smirk playing on his lips as he watched Ronin.
Finally—
The last to arrive was Natasha... Healing Peak’s Master.
Her entrance shifted the atmosphere. She walked calmly to her seat, her expression cold, as if she already knew what this eting was about.
No one spoke imdiately. For second, everyone stared at Natasha for explanation as the incident happened at her place.
Then— The vice academy master Rutherford leaned forward slightly, breaking the silence.
"Tony Clark’s deed has caused damage to the reputation of the Nine Lotus Academy," he said firmly, his voice echoing across the hall.
His eyes swept across the others before continuing, his tone growing sharper.
"That fellow is not even human. How can he violate a dying person? That lady must have felt hell even on her deathbed."
The words resounded inside the hall.
Master Long tapped his staff lightly on the ground before speaking in agreent. "Such behavior cannot be tolerated. If this spreads further, it will stain the academy’s na beyond repair."
Master Ping nodded as well. "Discipline must be enforced. If we overlook this, we send the wrong ssage."
The pressure in the room began to build. Ronin, however, remained silent... His eyes shifted slowly toward Natasha.
He was waiting... Waiting for her to speak. Because this— This matter belonged to the Healing Tower.
The Academy Master, Da Vinci, finally leaned forward slightly, his fingers interlocked as his gaze settled on Natasha.
"Peak Master Natasha," he said calmly, "this incident occurred within your domain. What is your answer?"
The entire hall fell silent... All eyes turned toward her.
Natasha did not respond imdiately... Seconds passed... Then more. She finally lifted her gaze.
"This is all misunderstanding."
Her voice added more silence to the room.
"I also felt the sa as everyone initially. But Tony Clark never violated the patient like all you are saying."
The reaction was imdiate.
Rutherford slamd his hand lightly on the table, his patience snapping.
"Stop covering Tony Clark’s ass. Are you afraid of that family or what?" the Vice Academy Master said sharply, clearly unconvinced.
Natasha turned her head slowly with a cold look.
"Do you think I’m a person who fears anyone?" she replied, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. "I am only speaking the truth."
The hall fell silent again... No one interrupted her this ti.
"I personally inspected the patient," Natasha continued in a steady tone. "In fact, she was treated for her cancer and rejuvenated completely from her death condition."
Even Ronin’s expression shifted slightly as he never expected this outco.
Rutherford frowned deeply... He was completely bewildered by the actual situation.
"You may not believe this," Natasha continued, "but Tony Clark actually treated her. Even I don’t know how he did it, but she is perfectly alright now, without any cancer."
A ripple of disbelief spread across the room.
That statent— Was absurd... Impossible. And yet— It ca from her.
If not for peak master Natasha, they wouldn’t have believed this news.
"If you have any doubts, co with . I will show you the lady personally to you," she declared in a serious tone.
The hall descended into discussion... Rutherford, still not convinced. He argued more, adding incidents at the food hall and Tony’s reputation and how his presence spoiled the Academy na.
Voices rose and fell as each peak master voiced their concerns, doubts, and interpretations. So questioned Natasha’s judgnt, while others remained cautious, unwilling to dismiss her words outright.
Ti passed.
The debate stretched longer than expected.
Finally— Da Vinci raised his hand.
Silence returned instantly.
"There is no need to summon Tony Clark or punish him at this mont," the Academy Master said calmly.
"If he is really talented like Peak Master Natasha said, we will test him directly. If he is truly capable, we will nurture him as one of our geniuses."
Rutherford’s expression darkened... He clearly disliked the outco. But— He could not argue further.
There was no concrete evidence... Only rumors... Only sounds.
Nothing that could directly prove Tony’s guilt.
"Very well..." Rutherford said reluctantly. "If there is another incident about Tony, I won’t sit calm." He declared before leaving.
The eting ended without any outco against Tony. Except Natasha, No one expected Tony will be remain unscathed after this eting.
***
Peak Master Natasha is the last one to leave the Punishnt Hall.
Outside the path, Moon Goddess Hikaru was already waiting. The mont she saw Natasha, she stepped forward eagerly.
"Master, how did it go?" she asked.
Natasha stopped.
"For now, there is no action against Tony Clark," she said calmly. "But I can’t guarantee his safety if this repeats again and again."
She turned slightly with a serious face.
"You are the one who should take care of him. I still can’t believe how that idiot Kelly allowed Tony into the ergency room," Natasha said, her tone filled with irritation. "Seriously."
Hikaru imdiately stepped forward.
"Master, you must believe . Tony Clark is the real deal. He has the skill to treat patients. Only his thod of healing is absurd, but it definitely works."
Natasha frowned slightly.
Hikaru continued without hesitation.
"If I’m not mistaken, he can even treat your assistant Emma Rock."
That made Natasha pause... Her expression changed for the first ti.
"Emma...?"
Doubt... Curiosity... Suspicion. All flashed across her eyes. She stared at Hikaru, trying to understand.
Natasha had personally seen the patient who recovered from cancer. That alone had already shaken her judgnt.
And now— This.
"It’s okay," Natasha finally said after a pause. "Tomorrow, I will personally witness his skill. If he really has the ability to treat my assistant Emma, then I will help him rise in the Healing Tower and beco the next master of it."
Hikaru’s face lit up instantly.
"Thank you, Master!" she said repeatedly before turning and running off in excitent.
Natasha remained where she stood for a mont.
Her gaze was distant. Her thoughts— Unsettled.
"Tony Clark..."
She muttered the na softly. She still couldn’t believe Hikaru’s words...
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