Chapter 242 Dekan was no longer concerned about public opinion.
Morion frowned as he looked at Altice.
He shook his head with an expression full of regret.
“0 points.”
Morion harshly judged.
“You?!”
Altice was completely stunned, her face full of shock and confusion.
She truly couldn’t believe that the examination system would not determine the examiner’s violation!
Yet, the examination system still did not react.
And it approved Morion’s score.
“What, what is this all about?!”
Altice couldn’t comprehend it.
She even began to doubt whether the examiner before her was fake.
Or if the entire examination system was a fabrication!
So far.
Having earned 0 points, Altice had undoubtedly already lost in this subject.
Even if Dekan also got 0 points.
It would still be Dekan winning with a lead of 10 points.
Altice bit her lips and looked at Dekan with an expression filled with resentment.
“Do you even know how to answer this question?”
She looked at Dekan’s calm demeanor and felt that Dekan had already anticipated this situation.
“Hahaha, this question is very simple. If you want full marks, just say you will forgive the merchant and dismiss the matter completely.”
Dekan nearby burst into laughter, leaning closer to Altice. He looked into her eyes like he was watching a fool and said.
“Why?!”
Altice’s mind was racing but couldn’t figure out why the examiner could be so double-standard.
Why did Dekan’s vampire approach work for the second and third questions?
But for the fourth question, a similar type of question, following the correct logic earned her 0 points!
Dekan: “Miss Altice, have you ever considered that this merchant might be the examiner themselves?”
Altice: “?”
Is this even possible?
There’s not a single place without a trap! Who can endure such a twisted examination?!
Altice now felt like she had learned a false understanding of “Ethics.”
It seemed like those who lack any moral ethics are the ones who are unmatched in this type of examination?
“So, I have to say, you don’t understand human hearts. Yes, you’re a master academically, but you’re an amateur in terms of human nature and psychology.”
Dekan revealed a smug smile of victory and mocked Altice harshly.
“Round one, you win.”
Altice clenched her fists tightly and reluctantly lowered her head with an expression full of frustration.
“Alright, so your answer is to repay kindness with kindness, right? Please refine your answer and conclude this test.”
Morion urged.
He was looking forward to Dekan’s answer.
So far, Dekan only had 50 points, still failing in ethics and morality.
And the broadcast was still live.
Now Dekan was also a public figure.
Considering public opinion, Dekan would probably try to earn at least passing marks, right?
If morality failed, Shadow World’s final tally would surely find a way to mock Dekan with accomplishments.
Therefore, Dekan was expected to aim for at least 10 points and manage to pass.
“Choosing to forgive the merchant would earn me high marks and a decent morality score in the end…”
Dekan murmured.
“Standing from the examiner’s standpoint, I cannot answer your question, but I believe your inner voice already knows the answer.”
Just as Morion’s face showed a smile, waiting for Dekan to provide a model answer.
“But I refuse.”
Dekan looked at Morion with full contempt, sneered, then turned to Altice and said,
“Miss Altice, I also agree with your point this time. Let me add that if this crooked merchant has a sister, I want to hire her sister, let her sing and dance to become my cash cow.”
Dekan replied with an air of indifference.
Public opinion?
What exactly is that?
Just shackles!
He’d realized this on the third floor already!
“You also receive 0 points.”
Morion said with a headache.
He hadn’t thought Dekan had given up.
After a few months, it seems the condition of this guy had worsened.
“Are you mocking me?”
Altice looked up and stared at Dekan fiercely.
Even though Dekan could have earned high marks, he deliberately chose to repeat her answer, mocking her defeat.
“Hmm, can’t victors mock losers? I’ve been wanting to see your face like that.”
Dekan covered his mouth and chuckled,
“Remember our bet? I’m truly looking forward to your look when you lose, will you cry? The sight of a thousand-year-old Demon crying while dancing really sounds so tempting doesn’t it?”
Dekan could already imagine the scene of his broadcast going viral.
“I won’t lose any more rounds from here on.”
Altice fixed Dekan with a gaze that was colder than before.
She wasn’t panicking, but was very sure she would still win.
…
“Actually, I feel that if the examiner were different, Dekan should get 0 points, while Altice should receive 100 points…”
Audience in the real world thought Altice’s narrow loss highlighted the brilliance of human nature, whereas Dekan’s clever win could not conceal his twisted nature.
Although at the end Dekan scored a total of 50, and Altice got 40.
Both failed.
But the audience felt that, under Dekan’s contrast, this Demon appeared more like a saint.
“But if she met any normal human among these two, it wouldn’t have been possible for her to lose.”
“Wait, both Dekan and Morion seem to be natives of the Norton Kingdom.”
“Will the other countries henceforth think our customs are simple and sincere?”
Listening to the remarks from the surrounding audience, Ice Snow Princess and Judith exchanged glances and helplessly shook their heads.
Fortunately, Flora had taken Tarta away.
Otherwise, the three of them might have found it hard to mend this young girl’s broken heart.
…
As the examination ended, the barrier dispersed.
It turned back into Altice’s study.
In the BO3, Dekan had won the first round.
“Alright, it’s your turn to choose the subject.”
Dekan moved aside and pointed to a row of book boxes on the table.
Altice didn’t say anything, just walked forward and randomly chose an objective-type exam.
It seemed she didn’t care too much about the specific subject.
As long as the box color corresponded to an objective-type exam, it was fine.
“Are you that confident, or have you already prepared to cry and dance?”
Dekan continued to trash talk to interfere with his opponent’s mentality.
“With ‘Ethics’ out of the picture, I won’t lose in the remaining subjects.”
Altice coldly stated.
It seemed like she had already completely recovered from the shock of the previous test.
Then, Altice opened the box in her hand, and the light screen appeared again.
[Imperial Trade]
[Subject of this test: Comprehensive Business Studies of the Empire]
[Category: Objective]
[Test Type: Regular Exam]
[No whispering or peeking at others’ answers]
[Rank among test-takers with the same score will be decided by completion time]
[The test consists of 45 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions]
[The test will be automatically graded upon submission. After all candidates have submitted, results will be displayed]
[Full marks 100, Time limit: 2 hours]
