𝓣𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭 || Shattered Glass

《 2 - 21 》

"Hey...wake up!" 

"Ngh...?" I groan as I flutter my eyes, awake. "Grim...Ace...Deuce...?" I say, seeing all of their faces looking at me with concern. I wince as I try to get up, I guess I didn't take that much fall damage...but it still kinda hurt.

"What the hell was that all about!? You could've died!" Ace exclaimed, clearly frustrated with me. "Yeah, but I didn't!" I yell back. Deuce lets out a sigh, "You should've at least told us first. You don't know how to fly a broom properly." "I know...I know...I'm sorry."

Silence falls between us...

'This is the 2nd overblot we have encountered...not including the dwarf monster thing we battled at the mines. And it's also the second time I found myself in that strange room...' I let out a deep sigh.

"Azuma-Chi! Are you okay?" Cater asks with concern. "I'm fine...probably hurt myself a bit but it's no big deal." I said sheepishly. "I'm glad you're okay...that was a risky move you pulled off there. If I hadn't caught you..." Jack said, thoughts running through his head. "Sorry..."

"Oh...! He's waking up!" Grim says as he notices the unconscious Leona-Senpai move a bit, ushering us to check up on him. "We didn't know what to do if you stayed passed passed out like that. Now go ahead and confess all of your crimes."

"Huh...? Come again...?" Leona-senpai asks, still a bit dazed. "Mr. Kingscholar, you fell into an overblot rampage after being consumed by blot and negative energy. Do you not remember?" It seems that the Headmaster arrived. "I went on...and Overblot rampage? You've got to be kidding me..." Leona-senpai said in disbelief.

"Forget that! The Magical Shift Tournamentmis about to begin! If you don't confess, we won't be able to participate in the match!" Grim jumps in. "Huh? What are you talking about?" Leona-senpai asked, confused. "Oh boy..." I facepalm.

"They went after you because the Headmaster promised them that they would get permission to play in the tournament." Jack explained. "Eh!? You did all that just for that!?" Ruggie exclaimed. "Grim wanted to join and agreed with ZERO hesitation. I was just dragged into it..." I sighed. "It's not that simple! You guys started injuring people for the tournament too!" Grim stated bluntly. "Th-That's true but..."

Headmaster, who heard our convversation, cam to a conclusion "So it is safe to assume that the cause of the series of accidents were all your dorm's doing?"

"Yeah...that's right." Leona-senpai admitted. Headmaster nodded, "Understood. Then Savanaclaw will be disqualified in this year's tournament. Further punishment will be decided after being discussed among the injured. Is that clear?"

Leona-senpai sighs, "yes..."

Jack and Ruggie stay in silence, disappointed.

"Headmaster, please wait a moment." Riddle steps in. The Headmaster wasn't expecting him to step up, "Mr. Rosehearts? And you all are..."

"Yes, they are the victims of the accidents." Riddle then guestured to the people behind him. "Headmaster, as the victims, we have a request to ask of you. Could you please let the Savanaclaw dorm play in the tournament?" Trey-senpai proposed. "Come again...? Are you saying that you're letting them off!?" Headmaster was surprised while Ruggie was speechless, "You guys..."

"Now, we're not forgiving you." Jamil stated before any of them could say anything further. "If the Savanaclaw Dorm can't play, we won't be able to get our revenge on them." Trey said with a smile (even though there was something malicious in it)

'Eh!? I would've never thought that Trey would have a side like that...' I sweatdrop, feeling intimidated even though I am not the target. Ruggie and Jack were surprised, probably expecting some sympathy. Riddle clears his throat, beginning to explain "Using magic to fight because of personal reasons are prohibited." "But Magical Shift is a competitive sport, right? I guess you can also call it...an all out magical battle." Trey-senpai added. The other victims started agreeing.

"I understand how you all feel. However, I am unsure if Savanaclaw can participate in the tournament like this. Especially you Mr. Kingscholar, can you even stand up right now?" Headmaster asks. "Hmph, hahahaha! Don't underestimate me, Crowley. I could take on these stupid herbivores in my sleep." Leona-senpai replied. Jamil smirks back at him, "We'll see about that."

"I don't plan on apologizing. If anyone wants to get one from me, you better take it to the field." Leona-senpai stated. "There you have it, Headmaster. So will you allow it?" Trey-senpai asks. "My goodness, I'm a fool for thinking that you would have a heartfelt speech prepared." Headmaster sighs, before coming to a conclusion. "Very well then,  I shall allow Savanaclaw to participate in the tournament as planned."

But then he started muttering something along the lines of  'avoiding this incident being broadcasted' or something. "You're a terrible Headmaster." I bluntly say. He then looked at me with wide eyes before clearing his throat, "Alright then, the audience is awaiting the players' entrance. Better get ready." He guestured all of us to leave.

As the students pass by us, I stretch out my arms and yawn, "I'm sleepy...". "You were unconscious for a good few minutes..." Deuce mutters. "Yeah, but I'm beat. I think I might have to skip the tournament and stay in the infirmary." I said. "Fungya!? No! You're supposed to play with us!" Grim pleaded, tugging on the bottom of my pants. "Let go Grim! You're gonna rip my uniform!" I exclaim. Then I hear Ruggie and Leona laughing...?

"What are you doing...heh." "AAAAAAH!!!! JACK SMILED!!!" I exclaimed, pointing at him with stars in my eyes. "Eh!? Really!?" Ace exclaimed with a smirk, probably having the same idea as me. "Jack-kun smiled~! Jack-kun smiled~!" I chant. "I-I did not!" Jack denied, trying to cover his mouth with the back of his hand. "You guys helped me out a lot. Thanks to you, I can give it my all."

"From here on out, we are rivals. We won't go easy on you." Riddle declared. "Wouldn't have it any other way." Before we all parted ways, we had to discuss with the Headmaster regarding the Magift Tournament. Since I'm not joining, it's gonna be Adeuce, Grim and our fellow Ramshackle ghosts versus Leona-senpai, Ruggie, Jack and a few other Savanaclaw player who decided to volunteer.

"Let us head back to the stadium. Oh before that, has anyone seen a black rock around here?" Headmaster asks. We all check our surroundings and there was no black rock nearby. "Did you drop something Headmaster?" Deuce asks. "No...If you don't see it then it's fine. Come, let us hurry to the colloseum."

I decided to be the last one out, because I wanted to say something to Leona-senpai. "You know Leona-senpai...you may be an asshole. But that plan was smart. Maybe if me and the Investigation Team never decided to take action, you probably would have gotten away with it and become king of this tournament." I mutter to him before walking away. "Heh. You sure are something Herbivore."