"As a proud member of the Trinitas Crusader Order,  the Holy See granted you permission to carry a sword to protect the students, not to attack them." Chairman Chang-Won's cold voice cut through the silence and echoed through the chairman's office. 0

Do-Jin nodded solemnly and bowed his head deeply. He had no excuses. 0

"Although there should have been a higher act of disciplinary action than a mere demotion, considering that there was a high possibility of misunderstanding during the incident and considering that the affected student does not wish for disciplinary action, we have reduced your demotion to a suspension, effective for a duration of one month," Chang-Won said and cleared his throat. 0

Do-Jin kept his head down and chewed on his lips. It wasn't because he felt the punishment was unjust. It was because the disciplinary action decided through the meeting was far too easy on him relative to his mistake. 0

"Given that we are in the middle of trying to identify the hidden Satanist, we have decided that the disciplinary action will come into effect seven days from today, as we do not want to prematurely end the Satanist Identification Project... And that sums up the decision made during the meeting. Do you have any objections?" 0

"...No, I do not." 0

"Alright."0

Chang-Won stood up from his seat, and Do-Jin looked at him with surprise in his eyes. 0

Should he stand with his hands behind his back, or should he stand up straight with his arms by his sides…? He had been punished as a crusader many times, but he had never been punished as a teacher, so he was currently unsure how to hold himself. 0

Thump. 0

Chang-Won placed his hand on Do-Jin's shoulder. As Do-Jin reflexively lowered his head, Chang-Won noticed him struggling internally and waved his hand. 0

"No need for that. It doesn't matter how you hold yourself. The elders have all left to do their tasks, so you can ...0