Scarlett offered no direct denial.
"Last night, you were the one conversing with the king outside my room, correct?"
"You're aware of that too? Goodness!"
Isla's astonishment grew even stronger.
With her mouth opened wide in disbelief, she finally admitted defeat. She sighed and spoke up.
"Well, you're correct.
It was indeed the king who asked me to pretend to be a new student in order to take care of you and prevent further bullying."
Isla pursed her lips while explaining.
Then she shrugged.
"However..."
"But he didn't let me interfere with the test. He has absolute faith in your abilities,"
Isla interrupted Scarlett before she had a chance to say anything. Isla appeared incredibly anxious, perhaps worried that Scarlett would misunderstand the situation.
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