The youngest wizard in twisted wonderland

Chapter 22: Ace's apology!

Note: I DO NOT OWN TWISTED WONDERLAND: DISNEY!

Chapter 22: Ace's apology!

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"Eh! Dorm leader!" Ace exclaims, while we all stare in terror at the Heartslabyul's dorm leader. With the hood of his robe off, Riddle looks different from when Grim and I first met him. Riddle has brownish red, mid-length hair that curves inward, M-shaped bangs covering his forehead and two strands of hair forming a heart on top of his head. He gave us a stern look with his silver eyes, his arms folded across his chest.

"Oh my, Riddle. You're super crazy cute today~" Cater endeavors to flatter Riddle, but Riddle is unmoved: "Hmph, Cater, if you talk too much, it's going to cost you your head."

Cater hesitantly backs away: "Hey now, gimme a break!"

Grim's eyes narrow and blurts out: "This is the guy who put that weird collar on me during the entrance ceremony!"

His explosion catches Riddle's attention: "You're the freshmen who almost got my two underclassmen expelled!" Riddle before giving Grim the stink eye.

I swallowed hard, wishing Grim had not opened his big mouth.

"And I would not go around calling anyone's unique magic a "weird collar"? Headmaster Crowley is too soft. If you forgive rule-breakers so easily, the whole system will collapse. For god's sake, all you have to do is to cut the heads of those who don't follow the rules," Riddle concludes smugly.

I run my hand over my neck to protect it.

"The things coming out of his mouth don't suit his looks..." Ace whispers beside me.

Riddle continues speaking, "The headmaster appears to have forgiven you, but make no mistake the next time it happens, I will not."

"By the way, Dorm leader, is there any way... you could... say, remove this collar?" hazards Ace timidly.

"I was going to, if I thought that you had learned your lesson. But clearly, based on the way you were talking, I can see that you haven't at all."

Ace slumps in disappointment. I look over at him sympathetically. It was still worth a try.

"I'll keep it on for a while longer. Don't worry, since you are just a first-year go, you'll only be learning fundamentals, not actually using magic. The collar won't get in your way. At the same time, I can make sure that you won't be able to cause a scene like yesterday, isn't that great?" Riddle appears to be enjoying lecturing us.

Thankfully, he stops at some point and lifts his gaze to look at his wrist watch.

"Now don't just sit around chatting away, finish lunch and head to your next class. According to the Laws of the Queen of Hearts, No. 271: 'One should eat lunch and leave their seats within 15 minutes.' If you break the rules... I'm sure I don't need to repeat what's going to happen. You all understand?" He gazes at us with a bitter expression.

Ace sighs tiringly. "Haaa, another weird rule..."

Riddle shoots Ace a warning look to shut him up before turning his gaze onto me: "You, little girl. What is your name?" Riddle demanded.

"Um...my name is Lilith, Dorm leader..." I reply sheepishly, while trying to avoid his judgmental gaze.

"Look up! Speak nicely and stop twiddling your fingers!" he barks at me.

I immediately look up at him and place my hands behind me. But he is just getting started with me: "Stand up, turn out your toes, curtsey and open your mouth a little wider...*" [NOTE: Another obvious reference from a movie, you can check your answer at the end of the story.]