——It's ruined!

Upon hearing this sentence, not only did Ronald, who was observing the debate, but also Anthony and others who were participating, realized the problem.

Even Frank himself suddenly realized his own negligence.

The quest for knowledge, under the premise that the environment was not suitable for confrontation, was a method of suppression chosen by the other side.

It was relying on this situation that we could barely maintain our position.

But now, just because of an emotional issue, I voluntarily abandoned this crucial Aegis Shield.

"Snow, did you scheme against me?!"

Frank angrily questioned, but Snow, whose plan had succeeded, only smiled satisfactorily and then turned to look at the Record Officer.

"Mr. Record Officer, did you write down what Mr. Frank just said?"

The Record Officer immediately pointed to the pen and paper in front of him and said:

"Mr. Snow, I have meticulously recorded every word of every speaker today, without any errors or fabrications, and I stake my life on that!"

"Great!" Snow displayed a victorious smile.

The other Casters he brought along also showed similar expressions.

"Today's quest ends here."

"Frank, I very much appreciate your help. Perhaps in just a few days, we will meet again."

"Of course, our stance and attitude then might not be as gentle as today."

Having achieved their goal, Snow's side naturally felt superior.

In contrast, the Casters on Frank's side, who were able to maintain their composure in the morning, now either looked panicked or were in a state of shock.

Some Casters stayed in the manor, like Frank, with intentions of preserving history and traditions.

But there were others who had speculative thoughts and hidden motives.

With the environment suddenly shifting from a 'civil confrontation' to a 'physical confrontation,' these people sensed the impending danger and were likely to entertain ulterior thoughts.

As the leader of the school, Frank was naturally aware of this point.

Meanwhile, Snow had already instructed others to pack their things.

The team of the quest was walking straight out of the house, showing no signs of hesitation or delay.

——They had either achieved or overachieved their goal!

"Snow, you can't leave!"

At this moment, Frank chased after him.

He knew the situation could no longer be salvaged with words.

The camp that was resisting the Nine Commandments Conclave might not be destroyed because of this. But as long as these people left, his school would certainly be finished.

Action must be taken now!

Regardless of the cost!

As he advanced, Frank resolutely shouted, "The quest isn't over yet today!"

Hearing these words, Snow unexpectedly halted.

He turned his head to look at Frank, his gaze highly aggressive, and said:

"Unfortunately, I think it is!"

"Frank, you can't change anything today, even if..."

Seeing Snow still mocking him, Frank interrupted him and revealed his true intentions:

"Snow, I know what you're aiming for!"

"Let's proceed as we discussed earlier, with power being the deciding factor!"

"Hahaha——" Snow laughed as expected.

Upon entering the manor today and seeing Anthony's presence, he thought something had changed.

It even seemed like there was a traitor on his side, leaking information in advance.

But now it seems...

Anthony's appearance might really just be a coincidence.

The process of the quest, Frank's reaction, the current situation, everything went as he anticipated.

Without a doubt, he had claimed victory today and completely controlled the situation.

So, Snow confidently spoke to Frank:

"Power as the standard?"

"What, do you want to make a move now?"

Frank asked with a sombre gaze:

"Snow, isn't this exactly what you wanted?"

"To have come this far, would you still continue pretending with that false façade?"

Snow's tone and gaze were entirely contrary, using a cold tone he said:

"How can you say that?"

"I came today representing the scholarly world, with an attitude of friendly discussion to visit you."

"..."

Frank was silent for a few seconds and finally concisely said:

"Name a place, I can fight you right now, and let the result decide the winner."

Snow then showed a genuine smile.

However, his response sounded extremely dangerous to others:

"Right here in your manor, in front of everyone, let the victor reign."

As leaders of the two schools.

Both Frank and Snow were holders of the original texts.

Even though they might not reach the level witnessed by Ronald from stronger individuals, their abilities far exceeded those of ordinary Casters.

The two decided to resolve their differences through battle.

To others present, the imminent task was to protect themselves and manage any issues that might arise during the battle.

Consequently, upon making the decision, the manor immediately became a hub of activity.

Seeing this, Ronald instinctively felt he might need to intervene. After all, if Snow's side claimed victory, someone like him, who had disrupted the situation, would undoubtedly bear some responsibility.

But Anthony's choice was beyond his expectations.

Despite Frank being an undeniable friend and a comrade in the same camp, following the developments to this point...

Once the main personnel left the hall, Anthony dragged Ronald and Costate to the back of the building, vanishing from everyone's sight.

Eventually, they arrived at the rear of the building.

The familiar Anthony opened the door to a warehouse, discovered a very concealed tunnel inside, and slipped inside.

"Ronald, we need to move quickly."

"If Snow's people react, we will be trapped here for at least a few days!"

Ronald, curious, asked:

"Anthony, aren't you going to help Frank?"

"Since he's made a mistake, it's necessary for him to take on that responsibility." Anthony's tone was somewhat heavy, but his attitude was resolute, "We still have essential tasks we must accomplish and can't waste time here."

As Anthony led the way in the darkness, he conveyed his thoughts:

"Besides, the Nine Commandments Conclave and those of us who resist were never going to have a relationship where we could sit down and discuss things amicably. If we can't make sacrifices in situations like today, we will eventually fail because of it."

Perhaps influenced by the previous atmosphere.

Hearing this, Costate couldn't help but ask:

"But Mr. Anthony, you seem to have a good relationship with them?"

Anthony was very candid about this:

"Yes, we are very good friends. Under normal circumstances, I would be happy to stay and assist him. But today..."

Anthony was about to explain.

Then suddenly, a cold laugh came from above the dark passage:

"Since you're so willing to stay, why not stay for good?"