But Vera Xavier knew that regardless of whether she was right or wrong, the first thing she had to do was distance herself from the situation. She had no desire to be lumped in with the likes of Skylar Crowe.
So, she cleared her throat and said, "It was self-defense!"
It was dead silent, so when she spoke, everyone present heard her loud and clear.
Nathaniel Nathan was the first to react. "It was indeed self-defense," he said calmly.
His words served as a final verdict on the incident with Skylar Crowe. No one objected to this ruling. From their perspective, Vera Xavier's actions were, indeed, self-defense.
She might have been a bit ruthless, but what kind of place was a military academy? Fundamentally, it was a place where the strong were respected.
Those with formidable strength easily earned the respect of others.
And after she had just landed consecutive bullseyes, she had, in essence, already established herself as a powerhouse in the minds of the leaders and headmasters.
