Damon went through a lengthy interrogation, along with Lilith and Matia, who were supposed to be his accomplices.
Professor Kael, of course, was also called in for questioning—but as far as Damon was concerned, it felt more like a research defense than a criminal interrogation.
He wasn't in chains, and he was allowed to make his points while they asked questions.
Lilith answered with her usual grace.
Matia, on the other hand, said absolutely nothing. Not a word. Not even a change in expression.
By the time the sun rose, the academy had no more reason to keep Damon detained.
They tried to take Chrome's severed head, but Damon flat-out refused.
The Headmaster argued that capturing Chrome alive and presenting him to the White Ruler would've been far more useful—but Damon answered with a single, blunt statement:
"I simply wanted to kill him myself."
The Headmaster sighed.
By morning, the students had already made a memorial for Chrome.
