But Luo Zhelan's expression darkened, displeased.
His eyes sharpened, his presence somehow growing colder, heavier.
"And yet," his voice was quiet, but it cut through the space like a blade, "the research paper he used was published under the Research Institution."
Wei Roulan's brows furrowed.
Luo Zhelan took a slow step forward, his stance exuding an almost suffocating sense of control.
"Not only did they use a document officially archived under the institution, but they also weaponized it to publicly accuse another participant—without formal verification or institutional oversight."
His words were crisp, edged with ice.
