As a result of his words, Zaen became the recipient of a harsh punishment. For the rest of the days until the start of the next round of games, he was locked up in solitary confinement.
He used that time to complete a couple of tasks, but did not say a word to anyone. Not even when Eira, Ann, or other instructors came to deliver him food. It wasn't just that, he also refused to eat anything, choosing to survive on the system shop ration.
It was his form of rebellion.
What he didn't know was that he got off easy.
If it had been anyone else to say anything to portray the cult in a positive light, first they'd be tortured until the organization could say for sure whether the said person had had any contact with the cult or not.
After that, they'd have their minds wiped clean before being forced to undergo reforming procedures.
