An Earl in Night Raven College (Book three)

The Merchant of the Deep Sea: Part 13

*Ciel's POV*

"Not a chance."

"You didn't even pause before answering..." Jack says while rubbing his head

"Why am I not even surprised." I state with a deadpanned look.

We arrived at Savanaclaw a couple of minutes ago after our quick meet up with Ace and Deuce before they had to leave due to how late it was. I decided for me and Grim to stay at Savanaclaw since it was better than sleeping in a cramped space. Plus they did owe me and Leona is one of the few to know about my asthma, it was by accident. We entered the lounge and saw Leona and Ruggie were there, looking like they were gonna go to bed soon. They looked at us in confusion, wondering why me and Grim were here, Jack explained the situation which lead us to here.

"No pets allowed in the dorm. They shed all over the place." Leona informs us, pointing at Grim.


"First of all, I AIN'T NO PET. Second of all, I DO NOT! Aren't you guys, like, a billion times furrier than me?!"

"Grim, have you not looked at yourself in a mirror." I say, more on the furrier part as for pet part it's false.

"This is about you, not us." Ruggie informs Grim

"For one thing... Our empty rooms haven't been cleaned in months. Dorm students use 'em as a dumping ground for their junk. Where are we supposed to put up two extra freeloaders?" Leona demands, never planned on having guests stay at the dorm.

"Ooh, I know! Why don't just bunk 'em in your room, Leona?" Ruggie suggested as we all looked in shock.

"What?!"

"Ruggie, if you keep flapping your lips, you're about to find 'em sewn shut." Leona glares at him


"Think of it this way, Leona. You're used to havin' people do everything for ya, right? What if we put 'em in charge of serving you instead of charging for room and board? Seems like a win-win to me." Ruggie explains as Leona growls a bit.

"Grr... Ruggie, you little..."

"Wow, Ruggie sure know where to hit Leona where it hurts..." I whisper to Grim and Jack, who nods in agreement.


"Hey, I still ain't fully healed up from the interdorm Spelldrive tournament, y'know? I dunno if it was that major magic I chugged a whole potion to use or what, but hard work's been wearin' me down more than ever lately. And if I might remind you, Leona, I busted my tail for you. So I'm thinkin' I'd heal a whole lot faster if I had these guys waiting on you for a while!" Ruggie reminds Leona

'I feel like he either lying since the Spelldrive was two months ago or the dorms did a lot more damage then I thought...' I thought with a sweatdrop.

"Tch. You're a regular mercenary sometimes." Leona states in an annoyed tone

"Hey now, I haven't said a single dishonest word! Shyeheehee." Ruggie chuckles.

"Maybe, but I don't let just anyone cozy up to me like that. Hey, boys! C'mere a sec!" Leona shouts with a small glare.

Then three students came into the lounge as quickly as they could the moment they heard Leona call for them. The moment I saw who the three were Immediately groan as I felt my annoyance begin to rise. The three were none other than the boys who didn't let me and my friends explain our reason for going to the dorms back during the Spelldrive. And, much to my dismay, it seems they still remember me as two of them smirks. I felt my hand reach towards my back but I stopped as I heard them speak.

"Yes, sir! You called, Housewarden?"

"Oh, hey, it's the schmucks who spied on Savanaclaw before the Spelldrive tournament."

"Ain't every day an escaped quarry comes back to us! Heh heh heh!"

"*sigh* Out of all the people you called, it had to be them..." I state while rubbing my forehead in annoyance.


"Fight my dorm's students. If you win, I'll let you stick around as gophers. I don't care if it IS just for three days. Savanaclaw's got no use for dead weight, no matter how short or long your stay." Leona explains as I smirk.

"Bring it on!"

Me and Grim got into a fighting stance as the three boys charged at us, since Grim can't use magic at the moment, I ordered him to attack physically with his claws and teeth. Which he does while also dodging the attacks sent his way. Then I noticed one of the students charging towards me, I smirked a bit before I reached into my bag and draw out my sword, that looks like a rapier, and slashed at him, everyone except for Grim. Thankfully, this sword was designed not to kill or hurt like a normal sword but it does allow me to create magic slashes. I then proceed to make quick work of the three, using the memory of the blonde girl's sword fight, as they were now laying on the floor as Grim smirked while Leona, Ruggie, and Jack stared in shock.

"How was that, Leona? I hope that satisfied you." I inquire as I put my sword back into it's scabbard.


"How could you lose to some puny little herbivores that fast? You're givin' me a bad name over here." Leona questions, glaring at the three fallen students.

"Yipe! Sorry, Sir!"

"Okay, a deal's a deal! I want that three-day stay and I want it now!" Grim demands as Leona growls.

"Grrr... Tch. Just remember, even the slightest bit of trouble from you and you'll be out the door faster than you can say 'tuna casserole.' You hear me?"

"Y-yes, sir!" I stated, glad Leona agreed.

'Maybe Ace and Deuce's room would be better for our mental health... Also what's tuna casserole?'

"Phew. At least now we don't gotta sleep outside." Grim said in relief

"All right. Jack, bring some spare bedding to Leona's room." Ruggie orders

"Will do." Jack leaves the lounge to get the bedding.

"Shyeheehee! Lucky me! I get to coast down easy street for three whole days!" Ruggie cheered as he walks away before Leona calls out to him.


"I heard that, you know. You're in for it later. Okay, herbivores. Get the lead out and follow me."

"Alright." I said

Leona left the room with me and Grim following behind, he would stop from time to time to make sure we were following since he was walking fast. After awhile of walking, we made it to his room as he opened door for me and Grim to enter. We looked around in awe, there were fabrics of African art hanging from the ceiling or the wall, his bed was normal but had sheets of blankets and pillows with the same art patterns. There were some plants near the open balcony, he closet was somewhat opened with some of his clothes peeking out. The were rugs as well as I also noticed a bed for me was made from the bedding as I looked around.

"Wow, impressive room you have, Leona." I compliment as I looked around

"Daaang! Now this is a wild man's room!" Grim states in surprise as Leona was getting into his bed.


"Quit yer gawkin'. I'm goin' to bed now, and if you disturb my sleep, I'll turn you into shag carpet. Grrr... Zzz..." Me and Grim watched as he fell asleep pretty quickly.

'That was fast...' I thought with a sweatdrop

"He was out in literally three seconds!" Grim whisper shouts before I quickly covered his mouth.

"Keep it down. We don't want to wake him." I whisper to him, which he nods as I uncovered his mouth.

I quickly changed into my pjs before climbing underneath the covers as Grim was already laying near my feet. He begins to fall sleep after a couple of minutes had passed as I stare at the stars that were glowing brightly. When I wake up means the beginning of the timer to get the photo Azul requested so I can get the dorm back and free my friends and the students. I closed my eyes I knew that I will have to enact my plan soon before it's too late. But I have to wait as if I try to enact my plan, things will go south and I don't want that to happen.

'Be patient Ciel, it's your policy not to shoot if you know that you'll miss.'