Fear I follow

The Usurper from the Wilds pt.4

"Do you think you accomplish anything by yourself?" Yuu asked

Jack turned around. "What did you just say?!"

"Whoa, let's be all calm." I said, fully standing up

"Ouch. It's been a while since you've let someone have it like that, Yuu." Grim said

"It's true, though. You versus your entire dorm? Can't say I see your odds favoring you." Deuce nodded

"Work with us." Yuu said

"We'll be the sun to your tree." I smiled. "And the water too, we can't forget that."

Jack stared at us and gave in. "All right, fine. I'll hear you out. But I'm not committing to anything. If I don't like the sound of your scheme, I'm out."

"Man, this guy is impossible." Ace sighed

"He seems more cooperative than you." I said

"Funny, I was thinking how much he reminds of you and Deuce." Cater smiled

"Then, if I may continue explaining my plan?" Riddle said. "The first step is..."

Riddle began to explain the plan as we listened.

"That's actually not half bad, dude." Ace gave an approving nod

"As expected of Riddle, you can make left seem like right." I nodded

"That is quite the plan you have Housewarden!" Deuce smiled at Riddle

"Sounds like Cay Cay has a lot of prep work to do before the big day!" Cater grinned

"Thank you, Cater. Take care not to raise any suspicions." Riddle said

"You got it boss!" Cater gave him the thumbs up

"I'll help you, Cater!" I held my hand up

"Sure, little Azu." He agreed. "Just be careful."

Cater looked at Jack. "So, what about you Jack? You heard Riddle's plan. Are you in or out?"

"There's nothing cowardly about it at least. So I suppose we can work together this one time." He agreed

"Really feelin' the trust there, Jack." Grim deadpanned

"Cool beans. Let's all head back to our dorms today. I know I'm about ready to collapse soon." Ace sighed, and had a small smile

"Yea and I'm starving!" Grim exclaimed

"Let's eat!" I agreed with Grim

"Hold on a minute, freshmen. Because of the information provided, I am going to overlook your clear violation of Rule Number 6: No fighting on school campus.". Riddle scolded us.

"Yeah you guys, shame on you four. A bunch of rules breakers they are and I have to be with them all time." I tsked

"But be rest assured that if it were to happen again it will cost you your heads. Are we clear?"

"Yes sir, Housewarden Riddle." Grim, Ace, and Deuce said

Jack looked away. "...Yeah."

"Sure..." Yuu just nodded in confirmation.

"Very well. Let us return to our dorms." He nodded

"Man, I thought he looked like a wuss, but your Housewarden is one scary dude." Jack whispered

"Riddle...Scary??" I questioned

"You ain't wrong. Mistake him for a friendly hedgehog and you'll quickly learn he's actually a furious porcupine." Ace whispered back

"Well let's go home Yuu, Grim! I'm gonna cook up something real good!" I ran ahead

"Wait up, Tiny!" Grim ran after me and jumped up on my shoulder

"Azubah, I'll help you cook." Yuu followed us

*___________*

"Ruggie, what's this I heard those guys from Heartslabyul were chasing you this morning. I told you not to leave evidence, you idiot." Leona growled

"Y-You've got it wrong!" Ruggie stammered. "There's a proper story behind that. I wasn't chased because they had proof, don't worry."

"Tch, I paid a lot of money for Octavinelle's creepy octopus bastard to cooperate with us. I'll fry and eat you if you fail, you got that?" Leona said

"The main dish is coming along nicely." Ruggie reassured him

"Don't worry boss! We're gonna have those Diasomnia jerks pleading for mercy on tournament day!" A Savanaclaw student said as other students agreed

"I do look forward to watching this all play out. Oh, how the world will praise us when they see you standing over a bettered Malleus Draconia! Maybe some top corporate recruiters will even take an interest in a hyena like myself!" Ruggie smiled at the thought

"Even the pro leagues will be scouting you!" A Savanaclaw student said

"Look at all of you celebrating now when you've only just sunk your claws into your prey." Leona gave them a smirk

"You're gonna be the most famous of all, Leona!" An Savanaclaw student exclaimed

"Everyone in the Sunset Savanna is gonna have and second thoughts about who should be the next king!"

"Succession has nothing to do with ability." Leona grunted confusing everyone

"Huh?"

"Nothing, just forget it." Leona said, letting out a yawn. "I'm heading heading to bed now so all of you, scram."

"Yes sir. Sleep well Housewarden." Ruggie said as he left Leona alone

"As if conquering this school is gonna fix anything in the real world." He let out a sigh