Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1171

Though Team Jamborough hadn't been able to complete the tournament, they managed to finish half of it and earned 20 points plus ten individual points.

"Team Demon cooperated with Team Seastone to complete the challenge. Based on their contribution, they earn 20 points this round, and they'll retain ten points after transferring half of the points.

"Team Northgate earns 40 points as the first to finish the challenge. Their total this round combined with individual points is 85 points.

"Team Seastone completed the challenge, but they were slightly delayed in their return. Their team earns 35 points, and with individual points and ten points from Team Demon, their total for this round is 85 points."

A tie! That was a surprise.

Despite earning five points lower than Team Northgate, Team Seastone easily caught up to them with the ten extra points from Team Demon. The only explanation was in the individual points.

Given Team Seastone's performance, how could they score lower than Team Northgate?

Students from Jamborough started voicing their dissatisfaction. Though they were from Jamborough, they acknowledged Shannon's team's excellent performance. In fact, Team Jamborough had earned their points largely due to Shannon's assistance.

Like Team Demon, Team Jamborough could've assisted another group and claimed shared points, but they seemed dispirited and nearly gave up after setbacks of the first round and Maya's disqualification.

This round's success in creating the evil-gathering array and extracting ghastly energy reignited their morals. And for that reason alone, Team Jamborough felt compelled to stand by Team Seastone.

"Team Seastone's individual points can't possibly be lower than Team Northgate. We demand the points be revealed!"

"Exactly! We want to see the individual points!"

In response to the discontent, Baxter raised a hand to quiet the crowd. Once the venue settled, he gestured to one of the judges to explain.

The judge was from Northgate and had a stern and rigid demeanor. He turned to Shannon and said, "Shannon's performance in both rounds is undeniably outstanding. The recording is the reason your individual points are just four.

"Using an infant spirit to unlawfully retrieve someone's private information is strictly prohibited in mystic arts."

Without a clear karma justification, her actions were equivalent to using mystic art techniques against ordinary people. Since she'd violated the rule, her points were reduced from nine to four as a warning.

"Shannon, do you accept this score?"

Shannon met the judge's gaze with calm eyes. "I do," she replied.