The classroom's focus shifted as Elira, who raised her hand from her seat in the first row.
Mia acknowledged her with a nod, her sharp gaze fixing on the young elven princess. "Yes, Student Elira," she said.
Elira spoke with the refined tone that befitted her stature, "Teacher, is there something as a Demerit Point?" she asked.
The room grew still as her question hung in the air, capturing the interest of every student. If Merit Points existed to signify achievements, then the possibility of Demerit Points for failures felt equally plausible.
Mia's gaze swept the room before returning to Elira, her expression calm yet unwavering.
"Good question," she began, her voice carrying the authority that had already been firmly established.
"But the answer is no. Merits are given for performing better than others, but that does not mean you will receive a demerit for underperforming."
