Princess of Villainy

Unexpected Reason Why

Chernette found herself looking at Leona's memories and seeing how things were always against him, even when he actually tried to do his best, and how he was always overshadowed by his older brother who became king of their homeland.

'Why did I have to go through all of that just because I was born a few years younger?

No matter how hard I studied, no matter how much I perfected my magic...

From the day I was born until the day I die, my brother will always be looked up to, and I can never be king.

Why was I born second? Why can I never become number one...?

Why? Why? Why?!

—Life is unfair.'

Then he heard Celeste's voice.

"Leona. You're not alone. You don't have to compete with others. Instead, why don't you carve out your own path. Just because you can't be a leader of your homeland doesn't mean you can't be a leader to others who don't need your brother. Isn't that why those of Savanaclaw look up to you? I can even help you learn how."

Silently, Leona took her hand.

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GRIM: Hey, wake up!

LEONA: Huh?

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[LOCATION: Savanaclaw Dorm – Magift Stadium]

"Finally, he's awake!

We didn't know what to do if you stayed unconscious, yanno?" The flaming cat said.

LEONA: "Huh...? What'd you say?" Leona said as he got his bearings.

CROWLEY: Kingscholar. You went into Overblot after all those negative feelings consumed you.

Do you not remember?

LEONA: I went berserk... Overblot? You've gotta be kidding me...

"Yeah, but Miss Duskstone was able to rescue you before anything else could happen." Crowley explained.

Though Leona was reprehended for his actions, Crowley let him off because of Chernette.

So, Chernette and Grim had to leave to their seats with the refs.

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The whole Magift Tournament was exciting to say for the most part. But Diasomnia won like last time. Right now, those of Heartslabyul and Savanaclaw were in the Infirmary room on campus and Chernette was tending to their injuries. But at least Savanaclaw was at second...

LEONA: Tch... Those guys seriously aimed for us and not the disc.

RUGGIE: Thanks to that, we were all worn out before we even went against Diasomnia. They won in the end.

JACK: Leona-senpai, Ruggie-senpai! I didn't realize you were awake, too!

LEONA: Tch... To think that I'd use the clinic's bed aside from my naps.

RUGGIE: It's sorta irritating to think that there's no one from Diasomnia here at all.

ACE: I heard the rumors, but Diasomnia's Prefect is no joke at all!

DEUCE: Yeah... He was amazing.

ACE: I totally understand why no one thinks they can win against him...

JACK: Hmph. You really won't win if you think that before you fight him. I'll show you that I can win against Diasomnia without cheating!

LEONA: Being a cheater can also work to your advantage, you know?