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[1] 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙍 13

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You arrived downstairs shortly after waking up, the sight that awaited you was Grim, Ace and Deuce already sitting on the couch.

From the looks of it, it seemed as if they were doing some last minute strategizing. They were really intent on winning this duel.

Ace was the first one to greet you as he flashed you a grin, "Mornin' [name]! Today's the big day so let's get a move on."

"Urgh.. I'm so nervous.." Murmured a sweaty palmed Deuce.

You gave Deuce a soft smile as you placed a hand on his shoulder to bring him back to reality, "Don't worry, Deuce. I'm sure you'll do fine! Worst he can do is use his signature spell, right?"

"You're right, thank you [name]." Deuce returned the smile, already feeling better with your comfort. Frankly, he found himself feeling grateful to have someone like you as a friend. A pal! A bud.

In order to become a better person, one should hang around those who spread good influences, right? So, naturally, he should hang around you more! For the sake of being an honor student, of course.

He'd have to make sure you remain a good influence to him as well.

It wasn't before long until you all arrived at Heartlsabyul's dormitory grounds, and quickly making your way to the backyard.

Along the way, you heard some students gossip as they tended to whatever chores they were assigned to,

"Hey, did you hear that someone challenged Dorm Leader Rosehearts to a duel?"

"Not only that, it was multiple people that challenged him! But still, knowing the Prefect, this duel is gonna be over in the blink of an eye. No way they stand a chance."

"Still.. This is the first time someone's challenged Mr. Rosehearts.. So maybe there's some hope! It's pretty exciting too, don't you think? We gotta watch this when we're done."

Somewhere in the distance, Cater nervously put down his phone and placed it back into his pocket after he finished texting another Heartslabyul dorm member, gulping down whatever salvia he had and turned to face Trey who waited in anticipation,

"So.. What I've gotten from the situation is that two freshmen have challenged Riddle to a duel for the title of Housewarden..! Are you kidding me right now?! This has to be a sick joke or something. OML."

Trey disappointedly sighed, "I think we can both tell who these 'brave' freshmen are. I've tried stopping them, I really did but they didn't seem to listen.."

The ginger could only reopen Magicam to recheck the DM to make sure he didn't misread, his other hand twirling some hair strands, "It's really true. I hope they're lying to me RN! Even if it's true, I just hope this doesn't turn out for the worst."

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Crowley had pulled out a trinket from his pockets, a pocket watch. He analyzed it briefly before snapping it shut, "It seems it is time to commence the highly anticipated duel between Mr. Rosehearts and Mr. Spade and Mr. Trappola. Before we begin, I must go over a few final confirmations."

Crowley looked over at Riddle, who was glaring at both Ace and Deuce who were unironically wearing their dorm uniform, (you were also wearing your blue-outsider outfit as well). "Mr. Rosehearts, you accept this duel, correct?"

"Yes, Headmage." Riddle replied, his eyes never leaving the two freshmen that stood at a distance from him.

Crowley nodded, before looking over at Deuce and Ace, "And you two, you are the challengers of this duel, correct? The ones who proposed this in the first place?"