The Vice Headmaster, convinced that interrupting now would enhance his standing among the council members, was further incensed by the current Headmaster's apparent gullibility in being easily deceived by a child, Asher Eli.
Just as he was about to intervene, a gentle voice interrupted him.
"OH! Hello," came the voice from behind. Turning around, he saw a crimson red-haired beauty looking at him with a calm demeanor.
"W-What are you doing here, Scarlett?" the Vice Headmaster asked with a frown.
"Well, my little brother is clearly upset for some reason, so as a dutiful big sister... and devoted wife, I should help him, right?" Scarlett said calmly, as she idly rubbed the ring on her finger.
"What are you babbling about--" Before he could finish his sentence, something struck his neck, and he collapsed like a puppet without its master.
