Lam gave him a surprised glance, and Jamie immediately realized his abruptness, so he quickly shut his mouth.
In the Academic State, asking about others' unpublished "academic secrets" is considered taboo and impolite.
Perhaps ordinary assignments don't count as academic secrets, but the atmosphere of the entire Tower of Great Sage is like this, and they've been somewhat influenced in this regard.
However, Ilana didn't mind, just feeling a bit embarrassed, thinking her answer didn't deserve such a high score.
"Of course, although I think... my answer doesn't really have much reference value."
After a pause, she continued.
"I told the Prince that the sky isn't green, water isn't the same as ice, steel is just steel, and it's different from molten iron. Honestly, I was already prepared for failing, but I never expected the Prince to actually approve of my answer... I was quite surprised."
The laboratory fell into silence once again.
