✿༺ 𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐒 ༻✿ [𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒]

Book 1 chapter 20

"Ah... I believe I understand the situation.
You are resistant to the idea of apologizing, but unable to devise any other method to get the housewarden to remove the collar."
Crowley spoke, sitting down at the table with the group

"Yeah, pretty much." Ace sighed out

" I see. If you and the housewarden are truly unable to reconcile, you could always transfer.
However, this is the dorm that the Dark Mirror chose for you based on the essence of your being.
Any attempt to relocate would necessitate quite a burdensome process, as well as a new ritual." Crowley spoke, his hand stroking his chin in thought

"A transfer, huh...? That'd make me feel like I was running away with my tail between my legs." Ace scoffed out

"Hmm. Then it sounds like you should challenge Mr. Rosehearts for leadership of the dorm." Crowley concluded, making the three boys yell out,

Deuce, Grim & Ace: WHAAAAAT?!

"Lower your voices! This is a library!" Crowley hushed

"But what you said was...insane!" Ace spoke shocked at the new information

"There is nothing remotely "insane" about it. After all, that's how Mr. Rosehearts got the position." Crowley spoke with a quirk of his brow

"What exactly is the process by which housewardens are selected at Night Raven College?" Deuce questioned

"Trey said that Riddle became housewarden within his first week as a student here." Grim joined in

"There are several ways. You could be appointed by the previous housewarden, for example, or duel the current warden and win.
A duel is certainly one of the simpler methods." Crowley answered, looking at the group

"But isn't fighting with magic against the rules?" Ace asked with a tilt of his head

"In general, yes. A duel initiated through a formal procedure and conducted in the presence of the headmage is another matter entirely." Crowley answered.

Y/n deadpanned as she watched the boys get hyped up and want to fight Riddle.
She sighed, drifting into her own world, thinking about the lights back in her world,

"I'm pretty sure the duel rules don't allow for preemptively handicapping your opponent...
So this could be a way to force Riddle to remove your collar without apologizing. That said..." trey begun

"he right to challenge a housewarden is bestowed upon all students when enrolling at Night Raven.
So what do you say, Mr. Trappola? Will you challenge Mr. Rosehearts?" Crowley continued, leaning in and looking at Ace quizzically

"Sure, I'll give it a shot!" Ace cheered

"Then I will too." Deuce agreed

"Me three!" Grim yelled out in happiness, climbing on top of y/n's head

"I'm afraid not, Mr. Grim. You cannot challenge a housewarden of a dorm to which you do not belong." Crowley spoke, ruining Grims mood.

"Myah?! Then how'm I supposed to get this buzzkill collar off?!" Grim raged

"If I become housewarden, I'll just order Riddle to remove it! Easy-peasy!" Ace boasted

"How will everyone know how tough I am if you do that?" Grim questioned again, not at all satisfied with Ace's answer

"Are you sure about this? I certainly didn't expect you to throw your hat in the ring, Deuce." Ace asked

"You didn't? I think every man's gotta make a grab for glory at least once in his lifetime.
And if we're teaming up to take him down, ya better believe I'm running the show!" Deuce answered, looking over at y/n who was daydreaming

"Oh man, here we go again." Ace rolled his eyes, also sneaking a look at y/n

"Huh? What'd you say?" Deuce scowled turning to Ace

"Then I'll get started on the paperwork." Crowley butted in before the fight could escalate

"You guys are acting like ruffians now..." y/n mumbled out, sweatdropping at the group

"Don't get all worked up on me now. All we need's a plan. Anyone got one?" Ace spoke

"Hmm. Hard to imagine we can beat Riddle with straightforward magic. A solid left hook, on the other hand..." Deuce thought but was cut off

"Yeah, that guy looks like a pushover!" Grim cheered

"Ah, did I forget to mention that detail? These duels are to be fought solely with magic." Crowley spoke

"No frying pan..." y/n mumbled out in sadness

"What?!" Deuce yelled out, his confidence immediately dropping

"Ha ha ha! Nothing beats a good, civilized duel!
Now, the paperwork should be prepared and filed on the morrow, and the duel scheduled accordingly." Crowley spoke, moving away from y/n after hearing that she planned to whack Riddle with her frying pan that he had confiscated.

"Aight, let's do this! I may not be the world's greatest mage, but...I'll figure something out!" Ace cheered in uncertainty

"That's the spirit!" Deuce cheered along

" My head's on the line here, so don't mess this up!" Grim spoke with a smirk

"You guys..." trey started

"When I'm housewarden, I'm gonna make Riddle fess up to bein' wrong. I'll make him apologize, too!
And no one in the dorm is gonna have to live by any crazy rules ever again!"

Ace spoke, getting ahead of himself.

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