Compared to the more severe consequences that could have happened, this punishment is already very lenient.
Before being led away by the staff, he glanced back at Ron, who had regained his focus.
His eyes revealed indescribable complex emotions—respect, gratitude, and deep shame.
"He truly deserves the 'Treasure Level' rating," Mueller silently admitted in his heart:
"And I almost caused a disaster out of jealousy, utterly foolish."
With Mueller's departure, the competition continued.
The previous interference was just a trivial distraction; Ron immediately resumed his full concentration on his creation.
His Crystal Lizard had now completed bloodline modulation and was quietly resting in a specially designed Crystal Container.
Its scales shimmered with a glossy luster under the sunlight, and its purple-golden eyes emitted a rare gleam of wisdom.
Other contestants were more or less affected by the Mueller incident; some became overly cautious;
