Twisted Wonderland - Beanfest: Bean or Be Beaned

Chapter 33: Can I Nope Outta That?

Meanwhile, Vil is able to get away from the Monster Team and soon find himself outside of Mister S's Mystery Shop.

He stops to catch his breath, "Are Floyd and the others in the clear?" and looks to see the others are no longer around, "The party I so painstakingly assembled has been split up. I suppose that goes to show that the only one you can truly count on is yourself."

Suddenly Vil hears something coming from behind, and turns around, "Hm?! Who's there?"

And there, he sees Ortho, "Hiya, Vil Schoenheit!"

"Ortho?" Vil questions, surprised, "If you're here, that would imply..."

Idia yelps, "Aieee! Please, just...pretend I'm not here."

"Idia!" Vil says, surprised, "I'm fairly certain you're wearing the same team patch I am."

"Uh, I'm scared of everybody on the outside. That goes for friendlies and hostiles both.

Whyyy oh why do I have to step out of the nice, neutral safe zone?," Idia replies with a sigh.

Ortho turns to Idia, "Don't you remember, Idia? It was your idea to leave in the first place. You couldn't stand the smell of durian juice after Jack broke a bottle of it in the school store and got it everywhere."

"Okay, yeah, I CHOSE to step outside," India says, "Just like Jade CHOSE to come to the school store and hide in there. A choice which directly led to my safe spot smelling nastier than a garbage dump in the middle of summer..." and mutters to himself.

"Sorry, did you just mention Jade? He was here?" Vil questions.

"Uh, yeah? He said he got separated from Cater," Idia answers.

"Ah, so they were in league. Now I'm getting a clearer picture of things. I've just lost my own party, as it happens," Vil says, "Idia, come with me."

"Uhhh..."Can I nope outta that?" Idia says.

"It was not a yes or no question. I instructed you to come with me," Vil says.

And Idia says, "Now I REALLY wanna nope out. Seriously, what's the deal with the housewardens at this school? Why are they all so difficult?!"

"Just remember that I'm not qualified to take part in these games, so I'm not allowed to help you. You might be safer sticking with Vil than staying by yourself," Ortho suggests.

"I mean, I GUESS? Vil's clearly a full-specced DPS. He could probably cover me, but..." Idia says, but he is still unsure.

Vil then yelps, "Ah! Idia, watch out!" and pushes Idia down.

Idia cries out, "GYAAAH! What? What's going on?! Some racket-looking thing popped out of the bushes!"

And soon, Rook and Trey appear.

"And here I thought I was perfectly concealed. Alas, did the uncontrollable pounding of my heart give me away?" Rook says.

Vil glares, "There you are, monsters.

"OHHH NOOO," Idia reacts in shock, "It's Rook and Trey, the guys at the top of the Turbo Sus Vice Housewardens to Be Avoided at All Costs Rankings (Source: Me)!"

"I'm not sure what I did to merit getting put on such an unflattering tier list..." Trey replies, with a sheepish smile.

"I'm getting nauseated just thinking about running frantically under the hot sun, getting chased around nonstop by these guys. I guess drastic times call for drastic measures. It's time for my ultimate trump card..." Idia says.

And then shouts, "I surrender! Go ahead and capture me!"

This has Vil and Ortho in shock, "WHAT?!"

Even Rook and Trey are shocked to hear Idia's sudden surrender.

"What madness is this, Idia?!" Vil questions, still in shock.

"Yeah! You've survived this long already!" Ortho adds, just as shocked.

Idia chuckles, "Whee hee hee... That's just it, Ortho. I've lasted long enough that getting captured now won't be a hit to my PE grade. And since I'm a junior, this will be the last year that this event is mandatory for me. So I might as well quit while I'm ahead! Nyeh heh heh!

"You are the worst kind of player," Vil comments.

"Excuse me, I think you mean the SMARTEST. Heeheehee..." Idia says with a creepy grin, "Anyway, I surrender! Go on, Trey. Capture me."

Dumbfounded, Trey says, "I have no idea what that means, but that's a pretty sad note to end your last game on. Well, it's your funeral."

And soon, Idia easily surrenders and now he's out of the game.

"Sweet. Now I'm outta here!" Idia says and dashes off.

This has Vil in a sour mood, "Rrgh... What irks me the most is how eager he was, not to mention how swiftly he departed." Then calls out, "We are going to have words when this game is over, Idia!"

Then Rook says, "Ah, Vil. You never fail to cut a flattering side profile, even when you're incensed. That said... I would suggest you not get too distracted!"

"Hah. Now you decide to go all-out? Desperation's rather unattractive, you know," Vil says.

Rook turns to Trey, "Trey, do not interfere from this point forward."

"R-right. Got it," Trey says and steps back.

"You'd forsake your numeric advantage to challenge me to a one-on-one fight? Are you mocking me? You'll have no one but yourself to blame for what comes next," Vil questions.

Rook smirks, "Heh. I would never dream of deriding you. I simply want to make our duel count as much as possible. The time is finally upon us, Roi du Poison. Come! Let us fight mano-a-mano, tête-à-tête, and fève-à-fève!

And with that, the two are now going to have a one-on-on fight.