"Then let me teach you a lesson"

Anastasia was stunned when the tables suddenly turned and Viktor was the one being intimidated by Callista.

"What right do you have to teach me a lesson?! I'm the Professor!" Viktor argued and tried intimidating her again but Callista was looking up at him with cold eyes "No one gives a shit" her lips twitched into a mocking smile before she stepped forward.

"Let me ask you a question, why are women not allowed to wear pants and are meant to wear corsets? Why are women not allowed to ride a horse?"

"Because they do not have the right to do so!"

"Wrong. Women are not allowed because men wants to feel superior. Women should stay at home, women should give birth to a child, women should please men, women should do this and that but what exactly have men been doing? Remember, the one who discovered Swordsmanship is a woman, the one who discovered magic theory is a woman, the first witch is a woman, the one who made architecture is a woman, and the first tyrant was a woman. You kept saying that women should stay put and know our place but when would men know theirs?"

"..."

"Women are the reason this population has been increasing. Women are the reason why men are still on their feet. Women gave many benefits to society but what? If men cheated on their wives they pay a fine and live their life as they please while women get cut off an ear or tongue. Women are accused of being Xayahs and are burned in the stakes. Women can't choose to have a polygamous family but men can. Men have many rights and women don't?" she laughed bitterly.

"We've been carrying all your fucking burdens since the start and yet you've been saying this bullshit as if the reason why you're in this world is not a woman. The one who gives you pleasure is not a woman. Everything you've been taking is from a woman and you still have the guts to offend your future ruler who is a woman!? You're more stupid than an animal, Sir Viktor."

Viktor's face was red from anger.

"You... You wench!" he raised his hand to slap her but was stopped, his eyes widen when he saw who it was and took a step back "Young Duke!" he exclaimed in surprise as Ignis lowered his hand.

"Now you know how to recognize your superior?" Ignis asked and Viktor looked down in embarrassment. Ignis turned to Callista who had her arms crossed "Didn't I say not to cause trouble?" he raised a brow and she flinched "B-But I didn't! I was provoked!" she justified.

"That's not different from causing trouble" he stated and glanced at Viktor who was silently standing from the side making him sigh "Whatever. It won't end up good if you didn't," he said and patted her head making her blush "So I did a good job right?" she expectantly said, expecting praise from him.

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"No, you still caused trouble" her expression drooped at his words. "Are you okay?" Denovan asked worriedly "I'm fine" Anastasia smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her hair "It's thanks to Callista. Things might've gone bad if she didn't tell me to stay composed." she said and glanced at Callista who was pouting.

"It's nice to hear you're okay" Denovan smiled and handed her water "Denovan" he turned to Ivan who motioned to Ion with his head "What are we going to do with him?" he asked so Denovan looked at Ignis who also turned to him as they both nodded.

Ignis turned back to Viktor "Let me ask you a question, Sir Viktor. What rights do you have to offend this Empire's Princess? Are you ungrateful to the royal family?" he asked and Viktor widened his eyes and didn't think twice in kneeling down.

"I wouldn't dare! I apologize if I have offended you, I beg the Young Master to forgive me!" he bowed in a cold sweat as Ignis looked down at him "You shouldn't apologize to me, Sir Viktor" he said making Viktor flinch at his cold voice and glance at Anastasia who was behind Denovan.

"Insolent! How dare you look at the Princess straight in the eye?!" Denovan exclaimed and pointed his sword at him "I'm sorry!" he quickly looked down again.

"You should've watched your words" Ivan shook his head and glanced at the men who didn't do anything about the situation, those who he eyed felt guilty and turned away.

"Apologize to the Princess." Denovan demanded but Viktor remained unmoving

"What are you doing, Sir Viktor? Do you want to be headed for treason against the Royal Family?" Ignis asked with furrowed brows as Viktor was stunned and quickly looked up.

"I'm sorry! Please forgive me, Princess!" Anastasia was disgusted at the sight.

He feared the men superior to him and yet disrespected women despite their class "Don't answer if you don't want to. Like I said, you're the Princess I only listen to you." Denovan whispered to her and curled their pinky fingers together, calming her down.

She smiled up at him before turning to the person who was looking down at them earlier but was now kneeling and begging for her apology.

"I can't forgive you as I also can't forget how you treated Callista like a dog!" she exclaimed and glared at him "What do you mean?" Ignis asked in confusion "He called her a bitch." Anastasia immediately said.

They all looked at Callista in surprise who looked coldly at Viktor as if contemplating about what to do.

"Insolent! What right do you have to address Callista that way!?" Ivan glared "Are you saying I should apologize to this commoner?!" Viktor shouted back as his pride couldn't accept it.

'A Count apologizing to a mere commoner because he said the truth?! Isn't this unfair? This Princess... this is her fault!' He thought.

He glared at Callista who was blankly looking at him "Count Viktor!" he was surprised by the voice and turned to Ignis and couldn't help but tremble.

The man who was always composed and wouldn't show any reactions even in situations like this was dangerously glaring at him.

"Do you want to die right now?" everybody was stunned even Anastasia was speechless. Ignis had always been the one calm between them and seeing him react like this is quite shocking.

Viktor felt his whole body tremble beneath the man's eyes "I-I'm sorry!" he stuttered and quickly turned to Callista "I'm sorry, please forgive me! I'm sorry!" he apologized nonstop and even crawled towards her to beg but she moved away and clung to Ignis with tears in her eyes.

"I was so scared" she sobbed as Ignis caressed her hair to console her and he knew why she was suddenly doing this.

'This scheming bitch..' everybody thought.

Viktor looked down as he felt all of his students' judgmental stares and thought of a conclusion.

'It's her fault. If she had stayed silent earlier this wouldn't happened. That girl who was too useless to receive the title of Princess... Just who does she think she is?!' he flared.