Princess of Villainy

Suspicious Average

It had been two months since the Magift Tournament and Leona's overblot episode. But the school had been bustling again in the past two weeks. Especially the libraries and the study halls.

Because the dreaded final exams were coming up.

But it was different for Chernette. Lately, she had another dream. This time it was one of the sea, and it was centered on the Sea Witch.

She had to think about it later. Right now, she was going over some notes before bed with the ghosts who were helping her and so far she was doing great.

"Thanks for helping me study guys, though to be honest, this is my first test finals." She said.

"No need to worry much Chernette, you'll do great." The short ghost said.

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Morning of the exams....

GRIM: (mumbling) So for the application for this problem... If 2 choices remain, I simply... (mumbling)

"Morning Grim, we're you studying all night?" Chernette asked suprising her dorm-mate.

GRIM: Wha-!? Don't just call my name like that! You made me forget what I was memorizing, yanno.
Today's the first day of exams, yanno!
The two of us are like two peas in a pod, so don't hold me back."

"Normally, I would counter, but you have a point about this exam. So, let's go."
[LOCATION: Classroom]
Thanks to her time studying with the ghosts, the test came easy to her. She even had some time to look over her answers before anyone else was done.

CREWEL: Time is up, you dogs. Put your pens down obediently, and pass your answer sheets forward.
That concludes all of the written exams for this class.
ALL: YAAAAYYY!!!
CREWEL: Sit! It's still too early to celebrate. All the bad boys that have failing marks will be taking remedial classes over Christmas break.
I will whip you into shape, so be ready. Class dismissed.

ACE: Ah~! It's finally over!
DEUCE: I did all that I could. All that's left is to wait for the results.
GRIM: Ahaha! A test like this's a piece of cake for me!
ACE: Huh? You guys seem confident even though you normally make such defeated faces after a test~
GRIM: Hehe! I'm a bit different from the past me already, yanno.
Be prepared to ask me for help with your studying next time! I'll be waiting to hear "What a genius you are, Grim", yanno!
DEUCE: Sorry, but I am pretty confident this time. I'll be taking that glory for myself.
ACE: Pretty rich hearing that from the same dude who cried his eyes out because he barely passed.Though, I'm pretty confident too, so I ain't losin'.

The boys said as they interacted.

"You guys studied really hard for the exams, didn't you?" Chernette asked, knowing that usually these guys weren't the best at tests.

ACE: Pretty much~♪ Studying's easy~♪
DEUCE: Alright, classes are over, so I might as well head to the track-and-field club.
ACE: I'm gonna play basketball and exercise 'til I drop. Alright, see you all later then.
"Let's go back home, too, Chernette. I studied so hard that I'm feeling super sleepy now." Grim yawned as he flopped into the young girl's arms and she shook her head with a smile.

"You have a point. I'm tired too, so let's head back, I'll prepare a warm bath " Chernette said

[LOCATION: Mostro Lounge]

AZUL: Why did you ignore my summons for you yesterday? Do you understand the current position you are in?
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: I-I had an upset stomach yesterday, so I...
AZUL: Really, now? Lying will not play in your favor.
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: I-it's true! My stomach hurt so badly, and I...
AZUL: Jade, please make it so that he will be able to speak with us more honestly.
JADE: Understood. Fufufu, you do not have to be so scared. I promise that this will not hurt one bit.
Come, look over here... [Shock the Heart].
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: (shrieks) Wh-what was that just now...!?
JADE: Now then, let me ask you again. Why did you not answer Azul's summons yesterday?
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: That's...
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: I've had enough of being used by that wicked, scheming bastard Azul!
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: It's obvious that I was lying, ain't it?
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: .... What-!? I just suddenly said what's on my mind-!! Ah...!?
JADE: Oh? I see now. So that is what you really feel, is it not?
AZUL: Ah, what an upsetting result. I am so shocked.
And right after I granted your wish in order to uphold the Sea Witch's benevolence...
And yet you still call me wicked and scheming?
OCTAVINELLE STUDENT: I-I'm sorry...! You've got it wrong, that was-!!
AZUL: Hm, it is already too late to take your words back! Floyd, come. It is your turn.