Chapter 2 • Ceremony Breaking

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The chaos in the courtyard had already reached its natural peak by the time Y/n was pushed forward

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The chaos in the courtyard had already reached its natural peak by the time Y/n was pushed forward.

Which, unfortunately for everyone present, meant it still had room to get worse.

Crowley's hand on her shoulder was light—

But intentional.

A guiding push.

She stumbled half a step forward.

Not enough to fall.

Just enough to register it as unnecessary contact initiated by another party.

Y/n slowly turned her head back over her shoulder.

"...You touched me."

Her tone wasn't loud.

That made it worse.

Crowley, entirely unfazed, simply waved her onward.

Crowley: "Hush hush, just hurry up."

Grim was immediately furious.

"GRRRRRR—!"

Y/n looked between them both for a second.

Then forward again.

"...Noted."

And walked.

Not hurried.

Not obedient.

Just compliant enough to move the situation forward while mentally cataloguing everyone involved as potential threats.

The courtyard opened into a massive ceremonial space.

And it was already full.

Voices overlapped instantly.

A red-haired boy stepped forward like he owned the concept of authority itself.

Red Headed Male: "We're done with orientation and dorm assignments? All right, new students—let me be clear. At Heartslabyul House, I am the law. Break the rules, and it's off with your head!"

Y/n blinked once.

"...Noted," she repeated softly.

A male with lion ears yawned like the entire situation had personally insulted his schedule.

Male with lion ears: "Well, that ceremony was as boring as ever. I'm going back to the dorm. If you're in Savanaclaw House, follow me."

Y/n's gaze flicked to him.

"...Predator posture. Low engagement with social hierarchy unless beneficial."

The lion-eared male paused mid-yawn.

"...Huh?"

A male with glasses stepped forward smoothly, voice polished enough to cut glass.

Male with glasses: "New students! Allow me to be the first to congratulate you on your achievement. As dorm leader of Octavinelle House, I am honored to have the opportunity to support you in what I hope will be a fulfilling campus experience."

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