[I accept the challenge.]0

By the time Gerwin accepted the challenge, the incident from half a year ago had already spread so widely that no one was unaware of it. Back then, everyone had treated it as just another incident, but looking back on it now, there were numerous suspicious aspects to it.0

“Was it a coincidence that it overlapped with the selection period for the sponsorship?”0

“If it hadn’t been for that incident, wouldn’t Luize have received it? Not to mention the fact that the person who forged her wand was Vier Barmuth, who is well-known for his cooperative relationship with the Kruger family…”3

“When it comes to the Krugers or Barmuths… you never know, at least based on the rumors.”0

What started as a small suspicion had grown larger and larger as it passed from person to person, and it eventually overflowed, reaching ears beyond the academy.0

—Tsk. Pathetic.0

And that included the UD Group which was owned by Gerwin’s family.0

—You can’t even handle one insignificant person properly? How did you let such gossip spread around?! There’s a limit to how much you can tarnish the family name.0

The irritated voice of Daniel Kruger, the third son, resounded clearly through the phone. Hearing Daniel’s words, Gerwin bit his lip hard.0

“I’m sorry… Brother.”0

—We’d only make things worse if we get involved, so handle it by yourself. Got it?0

“…Understood.”0

—You fool…0

Click-0

The call was hung up coldly and Gerwin’s hand, the one holding the phone, began clenching tightly.1

Crack!0

The phone was crushed in his hand. His anger still fuming, he muttered in a low voice with his head bowed down, “Damn old man…”4

Daniel Kruger, the third son of Wurgen, was seventy-three years old this year. It wouldn’t be strange to consider their relationship as grandfather and grandson, but their actual relationship was far from such a harmonious-sounding one.0

In the Kruger family, the sons continually competed over the numerous subsidiaries of the UD Group regardless of age. As such, to Daniel, this incident was a perfect opportunity to oust Gerwin.0

If only Father would help, this could be taken care of instantly…0

As the UD Group’s...0