~ 3rd Person's Perspective ~
In Royal Sword Academy...
"EH?!!! Some guy turned you into a cat?!" Lector yelled at (Name). "HE SHOULD BE TERRIFIED IF HE KNEW WHO'S HE'S FACING FOR!!!!!"
"That's what Frosh is thinking too," Frosh nodded.
"Lector, I already told you that it's fine," (Name) sighed, brushing her head with her paw. "One way or another, it's still my fault that they didn't know my real status. Only a few people in this school know that we're from another world, right?"
"Yes," Lector replied. "The Headmaster Ambrose the 63rd said that it should remain a secret as long as our lives are safe. He can't just risk our lives out of blue."
"I see, but how did you guys get into here?"
"We don't remember either," Lector uttered. "We are already here when we woke up. Che'nya found us, along with Neige LeBlanche, the 7 Drawfs, and Prince Rielle of the Kingdom of Atlantica."
"Do they know I'm a princess?"
"Y-Yes... When we saw you on T.V., we immediately said that you're the Princess of Fiore, our hometown," Lector scratched his head. "We're surprised that you're here. The Headmaster Ambrose said that he'll send us to Night Raven College while he finds out a way back home. He actually met someone from another world before, but they completely vanished in thin air."
"Did he tell you their name?"
"No. Not really."
"I see."
"I didn't think that (Name)-nya-chan was a princess when I first met her~," Che'nya stated. "It's super cool that I met a Princess, you know~!"
"... Can I have a favor to ask?"
"What is it, Princess (Name)?"
"... I really need to get back to Night Raven College because Happy, Pantherlily, and Carla is there. And you guys all know that I only have limited time before the sun sets on the third day, right?" She explained. "Do you guys know how to reverse the potion?"
"I think I know someone who can~!" Che'nya exclaimed. "Prince Rielle~!!!"
"That's what Frosh thinks, too!"
In Night Raven College...
"Eh? You guys really went to the Coral Sea?" Ruggie asked, surprised.
"You're so stupid, you brats," Leona stated. "Bet the herbivore could have gone better."
"How dare you! You are the one who told us to get going, right?!" Grim angrily asked. "Now you're telling us that we're stupid?!"
Leona stole Riddle's signature 'hmph!', "Did I even tell you to go directly to the sea, dumbass? You have 3 days, but now you lose the first one. What I said about not wasting time is to use your brains and think some back-up plans first."
"Um... Hey, Leona-senpai, do you know that they were mermaids?" Jack asked.
"Pretty much," Leona retorted.
"What do you mean by 'pretty much', you lazy lion?" Pantherlily raised an eyebrow.
"I saw Floyd-kun changed into his original form when we have our swimming lessons last summer and I must admit, he was incredibly fast," Ruggie affirmed. "I can clearly describe your faces when he changes you in that form."
"You could have warned us, at least!" Happy and Jack exclaimed.
"Exactly! You guys have to be extra careful before attacking, you know?" Ruggie chuckled. "Those guys will wilt quickly in Savannah."
Grim groaned, "These guys are jerks..."
"So, does that mean Azul had planned this on the very beginning?" Jack asked.
"Isn't it obvious?" Leona raised his eyebrow. "He turned the herbivore into a cat, now those stupid eels are making a nuisance on fulfilling the contract, and he literally chased the herbivore out of the school?"
"The Leech Twins are famous being Azul's lackeys and a decoy on people who want a contract with him. They lure them with the kindest words like honey, tempting them to make a contract," Ruggie explained. "They're also famous for being a nuisance, too. Rumors said that they'll do whatever they can for the client to lose the bet."
"That Azul!" Carla hissed. "He'll pay for it!"
"What a cheater!" Grim exclaimed. "If (Name) loses the contract, I'll be Azul's..."
"Now that (Name) is missing... How can we even win against that cheating bastard?" Pantherlily asked. "I'm really worried about (Name)'s whereabouts. We're doomed if we didn't find her."
Leona owes (Name) a lot. After saving his life from the Overblot, he wasn't sure that this girl could be trusted, but by the look of her companions' faces, she seems a nice girl. Maybe he thought the wrong thing about her because of her unknown past, no?
"Leona-san?"
"Azul's unique magic is called 'It's a Deal'," Leona stated. "As long as someone signs a deal with, he'll get access to that person's magic. If the worst situation comes, the client didn't fulfill the conditions, he'll be forced to work under Azul because of the absolute submission."
"He's pretty clever because the conditions written on the contract are very difficult, it can only be passed by skillful magic like (Name)-san. No wonder he made a potion for her to turn into a feline and not able to use magic. Yet..." The hyena stated. "It's still shady."
"The magic that he confiscated is on the contract, so he can use it anytime, " Leona added.
"Then the reason why Azul can use those magic because of those?!" Happy stated.
"Yes, but I'm still a bit confused..." The hyena nodded. "(Name)-san's magic is powerful enough to defeat Azul, yet he didn't take it, instead, he turned her into a feline."
"That bastard wants the herbivore to suffer the consequences of making a contract with him, you idiots," Leona remarked.
"What a guy! He's the most scheming person in this whole Twisted Wonderland!" Jack gasped.
"I wouldn't call him a cheat," Ruggie uttered. "His magic is high-caliber enough, too, you know?"
"How about you, Leona-san?" Pantherlily asked. "Did you bet your magic to him?"
"I haven't given any magic in our deals between," Leona replied. "So, I don't know how it works."
"Eh? Then what did you gave as collateral?"
The lion growled at Jack, "It doesn't matter. I don't want to remember either," he coldly proclaimed. "Back to the topic, as long as he had those contracts sealed away for God-knows-where, it will be futile to cut the deal with him. That's the reason why he made it so tempting. "
"Because no one will make a contract if it doesn't benefit them," Ruggie added.
"The best way to win against Azul is to say 'I won't sign a deal'. Hah!" Leona jested.
"But... We are already late for doing that, you lazy idiot," Carla proclaimed. "That girl is super dumb to know the consequences."
"What do we then?" Grim asked.
"Please share with us your knowledge!" Happy pleaded.
"Tch! There they go again. You do know that you got that lame anemone on your heard because of relying upon others, right?" Leona uttered. "Use your brains more. A big brain to win against someone stronger than you. Yet, if I'm in your shoes... I'll think of a way to destroy the contract."
"But, that contract is inevitable, right?" Grim asked.
"Stupid dumbass. Your brains are really small like you are, huh?"
"That's insulting!" Happy, Grim, and Pantherlily yelled.
"They're definitely the type that will get scammed easily!" Ruggie chuckled. "No wonder they got anemones."
"Wha--?!"
"Did you just accept Azul-kun's words about the 'indestructible contract' so easily?!" Ruggie laughed.
"But, our attacks didn't even take effect on them," Jack explained. "The right twin said that he can manipulate magic attacks, changing its directions."
"That's all for a show, you know? If you become persistent, you should gain the chance of defeating them," the hyena remarked.
Jack and Carla looked at each other. They both knew that (Name)'s good at knowing weaknesses, especially with Riddle's own unique magic. Even she has her own weakness, her Auntie Wendy and Grandmother Hisui/Lucy knows it...
"All kinds of magic has its weaknesses. Even that Little Red Spoiled Brat's (Riddle) unique magic may look inevitable, but truth is, it's not." Leona explained. "No matter how strong a magician is, they have their limits. That's why Azul's 'It's a Deal' had its own limits and it's impossible to be indestructible."
"His unique magic will definitely have a weak point..." Jack murmured. "I think it would be the best option if we search for the weakness of the contract instead of going to the sea to defeat the Leech Twins... Is that what you mean? I feel like it's cheating..."
"I know that you're so 'goody-two-shoes', but the situation you are in, you guys don't stand a chance against them even you're above the surface," Ruggie explained.
"What do you mean, Ruggie-san?" Carla asked. "Does that mean we have zero chances on winning?"
"At the very first place, Azul is the first one to cheat. Talking about the herbivore's disappearnce is the big evidence of it. Those guys use the advantage on oblivious people, meaning that they're evil to the bone," Leona retorted. "There's no reason to back out. It doesn't affect your cheating nor the underground dealings you have done. It's still your win as long as you destroy the contract."
Ruggie whistled, "You're really mean on the flesh, Leona-san~!"
"You still haven't repented, haven't you?" Happy asked.
"I told you already. Use any means necessary," the lion just shrugged.
"An eye for an eye, a wrong for a wrong," Jack nodded. "Alright, let's observe Azul and look for the chance to destroy the contract."
"Let's do our best~!" The boy cats exclaimed.
"Alright, you boys and girls, good luck on succeeding," Leona cheered.
"Eh?! You told us that, but you're not coming with us?!" Carla gawked at Leona.
"I already gave you a big hint, what's the point of me helping you?" He asked. "Anyway, figure the rest on your own. See ya."
"I'll be leaving myself, too~! Good luck, first years~!" Ruggie waved as he tailed Leona.
"YOU BUNCH OF TRAITORS!!!"
~ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦 - 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 ~
"It's difficult to see that side of yours, Leona-san~. Giving information just like that," Ruggie chuckled, placing his hands at the back of his head.
"Huh?"
"I guess you do have a soft spot for those 'goody-two-shoes' juniors, huh~?" The hyena teased.
"Idiot, as if," Leona scoffed. "If I use those dumb juniors, I may have access for knowing the weakness of that octopus bastard. I'm not expecting the expectation to them if I'm being honest."
"I see~! Expected to Leona-san~!"
~ 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦 - 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞 ~
"What did you say? Leona-san and (Name)-san?" Azul asked, turning to face the Leech Twins.
"Yes, it seems that the client has ended up staying in Savanaclaw," Jade replied.
"I see... That's escalated my expectations, though," the glasses-man commented.
"What would we do~?" Floyd asked. "Should I wringed them~?"
"No... It would be alright to leave Leona and his own. What I'm worrying about is (Name)-san. It's impossible for her to look that weak when you encountered her. Maybe the potion didn't work turning her into an animal, but weakened her," Azul nodded. "That's maybe it."
"But would he be a hindrance anytime soon? Maybe dealing with him earlier is the best thing we could do now," Jade stated.
"He is normally a lazy lion... It's very unlikely to see him jumping into someone's trouble. Of course, he's a formidable foe, but the same goes for him. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't confront me anytime soon," Azul remarked.
"We'll not bother him to not bring troubles to ourselves then," Jade nodded.
"Boo... It would be super fun if I strangle them~," Floyd whined.
"Please continue observing the two dorm leaders," Azul ordered.
"Understood/Yes~!"
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