Chapter 50-2

Chapter 50-2

Maizen casually threw the question, and the senior alchemists in the room began to glare at Alterisha.

They had all reached the unanimous conclusion that she had stolen the paper.

"Ah

Alterisha bit her lip tightly.

Yes, she had considered the possibility that Professor Maizen could go this far.

But now that the situation was unfolding, she had no idea what to do or how to handle it. Her mind went blank, and her hands and feet trembled uncontrollably.

Meeting Maizens gaze was incredibly cold. All the torment and violence she had endured from him had become a traumatic experience that clung to Alterisha like a perfume.

"Wha-what should I do..."

At that moment, her instinct led her to look at Baek Yu-Seol, as if a child searching for its mother.

"When you feel overwhelmed and can't handle it alone, call out to me."

He said that, convincing her to believe in him. But even with Baek Yu-Seol, could there really be a way to salvage this situation?

She didn't know.

She didn't know, but right now, she wanted to rely on someone just anyone.

So, she closed her eyes tightly and raised her hand.

The moderator sensed the urgency in Beaurock Stoneforges eyes and nodded in response.

Hurriedly, the moderator asked, "Yes, what would you like to say?"

"I also... I want to call upon... someone to assist me."

"Assist? May I ask who it is?"

What should she explain? Alterisha had a very valid reason to refer to him in this way.

"He is... the 'co-author' of this paper."

"Huh."

"Oh my."

To claim to be a co-author on a paper she had plagiarized

Laughter erupted.

Baek Yu-Seol was also taken aback. <em class="chakra-text css-0">Wait, I'm a co-author...?

There was never any discussion about that.

Beaurock Stoneforge coolly granted her request.

"Alright! Bring him."

Eventually, Baek Yu-Seol stood up from his seat and stepped onto the platform, causing the alchemists to frown.

"A student?"

"No matter how talented he is..."

"We didn't come here to witness a child's play, what is this about?"

Meizen tried his best to make excuses and defuse this confrontation.

"Wasting time with unnecessary tricks-"

"Wait a moment."

However, before his words could come to a conclusion, they were interrupted by Stoneforge.

"A showdown between the professor and the teaching assistant over the interpretation of the paper..."

He pretended to contemplate for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh, typical of a dwarf.

"It sounds very interesting!"

A clear sign of approval.

Baek Yu-Seol, who had gone that far, turned to Alterisha.

"I, I..."

"Assistant Alterisha. You can do it. I trust you more than anyone else."

<em class="chakra-text css-0">The boy... Hes still smiling.

<em class="chakra-text css-0">Whys that?

With such a trivial act, confidence sprouted in Alterishas heart.

Baek Yu-Seol.

Among the students, he was jokingly referred to as the "archenemy of Professor Maizen."

It was because of his outstanding talent that he was always persecuted, yet always came out on top and gave Maizen a hard time.

It was satisfying.

It felt refreshing.

Being so much younger than him, Alterisha admired how he boldly confronted Professor Maizen, whom she couldn't dare to treat lightly.

<em class="chakra-text css-0">Can I do it too?

Taking a deep breath, she filled her lungs with oxygen, as if attempting to gather confidence in her fearful heart.

"The professor and I have undoubtedly conducted different research."

In the world, there were numerous solutions to a single formula. It was the beauty of alchemy.

"In that case, the professor's solution and my solution must be completely different."

She held her head high, unwilling to show a slight weakness in front of Maizen. Then, she took off her glasses and untied the messy hair band she had always kept.

"Oh..."

Just by removing two accessories, her impression changed in an instant, and Beaurock Stoneforge couldn't help but utter an exclamation of admiration.

"Ha!"

Exhaling deeply, Alterisha revealed her pristine smile, displaying her pearly white teeth.

That was... a smile of a true genius, full of confidence. A smile Professor Maizen Tyren had never seen in her as his assistant.

"Professor Maizen, shall we begin?"