It was an early morning for Pomefiore once again.
Ballet training was intense yesterday and my arms were sore from cleaning windows. The diet Prefect Schoenheit gave me was unsatisfying, it was bland and my stomach's grumbling.
My legs still hurt from an injury during magift practice, at this rate that hyena fellow might have 1 person less on his hit list since the interdorm competition is nearing.
After almost 3 years in this school, Pomefiore was slightly behind in placing during the interdorm competition, we didn't have the kind of strength that Savanaclaw and Diasomnia has.
Pomefiore was a sinking ship, and yet he still doesn't give up. Why does he insist on making us train more if we'd still fail to place this year.
Vil Schoenheit is a strange man.
I always leave my window open, during the mornings, at least I could still appreciate a peaceful morning before the day starts.
The cold air kissed my skin as I looked out the window, Pomefiore was as beautiful as always.
But it was the beauty of a dying flower.
It was raining a bit when I woke up. I closed my eyes before starting my day. Today I have an exam on Magical History, Magift training at 4, Ballet classes at 5.
I'd also be on window cleaning duty again today since one of the 2nd years had an accident. Savanaclaw really is persistent on winning this year huh.
I have to make sure that the well is spotless and I'd have to weed the courtyard right after. Then I'd monitor the 1st years on hedge trimming.
I almost forgot that we'd have to prepare for another activity in the Film Studies Club.
I'm exhausted just by thinking about it.
How does he do it?
Clap. Clap.
"Listen up potatoes! We have a long day ahead of us..." I tuned him out, something I've learned through the years.
Everyone's working hard for the interdorm competition. Should I tell them about Savanaclaw? Maybe Kingscholar rubbed off me a little bit today.
If it doesn't concern me, I don't care.
I was on my way to Magical History class when I bumped into a familiar red-head. Causing a potion he was holding to spill to the floor.
"Ah! Forgive me Prefect Rosehearts!"
I helped him up, to anger the queen is to lose my head.
"Ah! I'm sorry!"
Hm? How odd for the Heartslabyul Prefect.
"I should be the one to be apologising. Ah! How careless of me! I've spilled your potion"
Judging by the colors and the smell, it must be a voice-changing potion.
"It's okay. Though I'd have to create a new batch..." Rosehearts said. I'm surprised he hasn't turned beet red yet. This new Rosehearts is quite strange, almost scary.
Ah. The 53rd rule states to replace what you have stolen. I may not have stolen it, but I'm not one to leave things unattended to.
"Forgive me Prefect Rosehearts. Here, I have a replacement for the potion I've spilled" I reach into my bag and grab the same tri-colored liquid.
"That's..." He stared at it wide-eyed like it was some sort of strawberry tart. I've learned to have more than one of these things.
I need it to hide from Vil and my dorm duties.
It wasn't simple, but it's worth it when I don't want to clean windows.
"Pardon me, but I must go Perfect Rosehearts. Ah! I might be late for Magical History exams, I wouldn't want to upset Professor Trein."
I gave the potion to him and left. The less interaction there is with any of the Prefects, the better.
What a relief, I was in time. Class went on as usual. Until I was partnered with him during Alchemy, Vil Schoenheit.
I forgot to watch over hedge trimming. Shit.
"Get me that" he pointed to an ingredient on the top-left shelf.
"Keep on stirring" He said, I let him do most of the talking. I just make sure that he doesn't make a mistake, which is extremely rare.
We had the desired reactions. A large fluff of pink smoke came out if the cauldron, they looked almost like fireworks.
"Good boys!" Professor Crewel said, then moved on to other students, scolding a few that messed up.
Kingscholar was right about him not teaching much.
We stood there in silence before he decided to start a conversation.
"The batch of freshmen this year are a bunch of potatoes." Vil huffed. I chuckled a bit.
Rude
"Hm? I pray for their feet once you have them do ballet classes"
Vil chuckled, this light banter makes talking with him worthwhile, sometimes I avoid him when he's in drill sergeant mode. But this Vil isn't too bad.
"3 students from our team were mysteriously injured"
Ah. Does Kingscholar really see Pomefiore as a threat? He hasn't laid a finger on Diasomnia, I wonder why.
Though it'd be best if less of us would be injured.
"Shall I investigate?" I offered.
"I'll have Rook and Epel accompany you"
"Does that mean I'm off dorm duties, O Great Queen?" I said jokingly, Vil narrowed his eyes.
"I never said anything of the sort. You should be present by Magift Practice today, you're one of our top players after all." He said as he did the thing with his finger.
He really doesn't give up does he? Even if we finish the other dorms, Diasomnia still remains an obstacle. I doubt we'd even last 5 minutes in the field.
I'm surprised I wasn't sorted into Savanaclaw or Ignihyde, but to Pomefiore. But alas, I couldn't say no to Vil, even if he makes all of us work too hard. I admire his persistence.
"Of Course, My King" I bow and gestured gracefully. At least all that training's worth something.
He smiled. It was a rare sight for anyone to see him smile. It held a different beauty from what he normally shows.
This beauty was the thawing of snow during a harsh winter.
No matter how much I say I hate everything about Pomefiore, about Vil, about duties. He still holds a special place in my heart.
To many he is Vil Schoeheit, a famous celebrity, a god amongst men, the epitome of perfection.
But to me he is Vil, an old friend from Pyroxene, the persistent kid I bumped into back then. It's a story for another time I suppose.
After alchemy class was the start of our investigation. Turns out it wasn't just me who was planning to investigate.
Heartslabyul decided to tag along.
"Ah! There you are Seignur des Fleurs!" Rook said from across the cafeteria.
"Greetings. It is an honor to meet you." Epel Felmier bowed a bit sloppily, I brushed it off as I greeted him as well.
"It is a pleasure to see you again, Little Poisoned Apple and Monsieur Hunt." I bowed gracefully.
"Pomefiore really is a dorm of weirdos..." An orange haired boy whispered, the boy has a heart drawn on one of his eyes. Of all dorms Heartslabyul should be the strangest one.
I'm definitely not offended. Not at all.
"I didn't expect Heartslabyul to join us in this little investigation of ours." I bowed towards them. "A pleasure to meet you again Prefect Rosehearts. "
"The pleasure is mine" The Heartslabyul Prefect replied.
"Now then, we should start by listing all of the possible suspects" Rosehearts said.
I guess his straight to the point attitude is a bit hard to shake off.
"Octavinelle is quite shady..."
"Hm? Although it's true that they're suspicious they've been just as busy as the rest of us with the preparation of the stands." Riddle quickly replied to Epel, causing him to lower his head.
"Ah! I'm very sorry!"
"It's okay Little Poisoned Apple, this is still the beginning, listing down all possible suspects are necessary. After which we will narrow them down to one."
"Ah! Such an observant eye from you Seignur des fleurs!"
"I've learned from your past deductions Monsieur"
Should I tell them? Pomefiore is a reflection of the Beautiful Queen's unrelenting effort to become number one. If that means I could see the spring in everyone's faces then I won't let everything we've worked so hard on to go to waste.
"We can suspect Savanaclaw since they have the least number of casualties" Rook said, it seems as if the energy from the table has shifted. From the jolly Rook earlier, he was replaced by this sharp-eyed hunter.
A true huntsman I must say.
"I agree with Rook" I said. "Savanaclaw has the hyena that can control people's movements"
"But to injure the other players...then that means he'd have to injure himself as well" A raven-haired boy said, this one has a spade drawn on his eye.
"That wouldn't be a problem if the whole dorm participated" Rook said.
"We'll just have to confront the hyena" Riddle said.
Unfortunately, the bell rang and that means that I'd have to return to the Film Studies Club.
"Excuse us, we must take our leave." Rosehearts bowed.
"Farewell Prefect Rosehearts"
"Au Revoir, Monsieurs"
"It was a pleasure meeting you, everybody"
With that everyone returned to their respective clubs. I hope they don't target any more of Pomefiore.
Rook and I were heading to the club when he stopped me.
"Savanaclaw" he whispered.
Only then did we hear the faint sound of a conversation.
"Today...students...Diasomnia...prepared..." was all I could make out before a scream echoed the empty halls followed by a hyena's laughter.
Ah. The laughter of a hyena, even in dark moments hyenas would still laugh. I wonder where this morbid practice came from.
"I couldn't understand a word, how about you Seignur des fleurs?" Rook asked.
"I think their next target is Diasomnia, since they've been placing 1st for the past years."
Maybe a trip to Octavinelle wouldn't be sound so bad today.
"What do we have here boys!" A rumbling laughter rang through the halls.
"Eh? A pair of sissies from Pomefiore, hah!" Another one mocked.
"Bonjour! How nice to see you this fine day!" Rook said one hand gesturing his signature pose and another ready to take out his magical pen.
"Thank you for gracing us with your presence, Misters" I said bowing and grabbing my pen.
"You guys have a lotta nerve snooping around here. Someone ought to shut you up." One of the beastmen said.
The next thing we knew a fireball was hurled towards us.
Rook easily blocked the attack.
"Now, now. This isn't the time for such violence"
The both of them used water magic on us. I retaliated with 2 strong shots of my tree magic.
"Such beauty in your magic, truly worthy of the title of Seignur des Fleurs."
"Your fire magic holds such a bright and dazzling flame monsieur."
Now they used tree magic.
Rook and I conjured up a firestorm.
The two beastmen were swallowed by the flames that died out right after a few moments.
"We should bring them to the infirmary"
Rook nodded and we went on our way.
Why hasn't he touched Diasomnia? Why waste time on other dorms when he could direct this whole thing towards Diasomnia.
I never realized how little I knew about the situation.
After dropping them off at the infirmary. I dialed a familiar number. It took a while until he picked up.
"Hm? Have you found anything" I could hear the clattering of props and muffled conversations. They must be in the middle of doing a scene.
"Yes. Though I wish to confirm my suspicions"
"Very well, I'll excuse you for club activities today, but you must be back for Magift practice"
"Of course"
I ended the call.
"Rook, do you have any club activities today?"
"I've cleared my schedule for today as soon as I heard you talk with Roi du Poison. Where do you plan on going Seignur Des Fleurs?"
"We might have to pay a visit to Octavinelle"
Octavinelle was bustling with students. Most of them are working with anemones on their heads. The lighting here gives it a sort of fine dining ambience.
We were greeted by two tall, teal-haired students.
"Welcome esteemed guests to Mostro Lounge" One of them said.
"Do you want a drink or two?~" said the other.
"Monsieur Malfeasant! How lovely to see you again!" Rook said and one of the twins seemed to recognize him.
"Oh, it's seagull-chan" He replied with a slight frown. Was this the guy Rook was talking about back then? When the showers broke down in Pomefiore?
"Is Prefect Ashengrotto busy right now?" I asked, and on cue I heard footsteps comjng towards us.
"My, my. Welcome esteemed guests! Are you satisfied with Mostro Lounge's service?"
Azul welcomed us with a cheery smile. The anemones seem to work much faster when he's around.
"Ah! Bonjour! Mostro Lounge seems lively today" Rook said, he knows what we're here for and we don't want any more sugarcoated words from him. I'd rather keep my belongings than sell them away.
"We'd like to have a deal with you. It's rumored that Octavinelle's Prefect can grant any wish?"
Azul chuckled and fixed his glasses.
"Of course, I could grant any wish out of the goodness of my heart, although everything comes with a price."
"A price I am willing to pay" I said.
Just as Azul was about to speak, Rooks phone rang.
"Oh my...is that so..." The other end of the line was muffled and inaudible for me to hear.
"How unfortunate. It seems that the science club is in need of my aid."
Hm? Did something happen to their members?
"It is too soon but I must depart Seignur des Fleurs. Au revoir" He bowed.
"I understand, I wish you the best of luck Monsieur Hunt" I returned the gesture.
With that I was left with two grinning eels and a scheming octopus.
"Shall we have a private talk regarding this deal you wish to make?"
"Of course, please lead the way"
I followed them into Mostro Lounge's VIP room. There was a large safe behind Azul's desk. The contracts seem to be kept there. But I thought the contracts were made to be indestructible? Perhaps they weren't all that 'indestructible'
"What is this wish your heart desires?" Azul said. His had a professional aura beside him. The eel twins returned outside to oversee the anemones, leaving me and Azul in the room.
"I wish for Pomefiore to win this year's competition"
I wasn't exactly lying. Should I?
No. It's better if we won by our own strength. If he could hear me right now. Would he be proud?
Azul's smile widened but I kept my face indifferent.
"Interesting, what is it that you need?" He inquired further.
"An enhancement potion" If my suspicions were correct, Kingscholar may have stopped here to get the exact same potion. He might use it in that hyena to cause a stampede since the participants would march towards the coliseum.
And the first team to march was Diasomnia.
It makes sense now. If it is true then Kingscholar is planning to kill Malleus Draconia by a stampede. And since Draconia can't use his magic on common folk, he'll have no choice but to get crushed along with the rest of Diasomnia.
The look on Azul's face told me everything. His smile dropped and he retreated his hand from grabbing one of the contracts.
"Unfortunately, I ran out of enhancement potions. They weren't exactly very easy to make." Azul looked displeased that he couldn't make a deal.
It's a good thing none of the Leech twins were here, or else ny cover might have been blown.
I wouldn't want one of the eels to shock my heart now do I?
"Ah. What a tragedy. I must take my leave then."
I stood up and went back to the lounge. The customers have increased and among them were two familiar Savanaclaw students.
They found me and stood up from their seats, still slightly limping from earlier's injuries.
"We're here to teach you a lesson, brat" One of them said.
There's no way they'd deliberately attack me in front of a crowd. Right?
I thought wrong when a fireball once again tried to aim for me, but missed since the beastman was clearly not in good shape.
The fire died as it made contact to one of the eel twins' water magic.
"Oh my. Such feisty customers"
"I've been bored all day, finally I can squeeze some bad customers~"
"Let's throw them out Jade~" One of the twins said.
"Very well Floyd" the twin chuckled.
They brought backup. Three more Savanaclaw students emerged and were in a fighting stance.
It wasn't long when Azul joined the battle.
"Might I remind you that this is a place of business, not a brawl house" Said Azul as 2 water blasts came from his staff.
"Fucking octopus!"
All five of the beastmen fired their tree magic. It seems like these 2nd years wouldn't stand a chance.
The next thing I knew a giant ball of tree magic was hurling towards me.
I almost forgot that the other twin's special magic can redirect the attacks.
I focused my magic on my pen and cast a large fireball, shielding me from the beastmen's assault.
"Please watch where you're aiming" I said as i assumed a fighting stance.
"My, my. It seems our esteemed guest is quite strong."
"Can you fight with us, Coral-chan?~"
Coral?
"Fufu, I would like to see a Pomefiore student in battle"
I don't have much of a choice do I? And I might be late for Magift practice.
"Very well"
Reading their movements were quite easy. Evade then strike. The movements were like a dance. Strike and strike, evade and strike again. I focused on bringing them down.
After a tiring battle, the beastmen were no match for us. It was tiring and I was panting.
"I must excuse myself, I might be late for Magift practice."
Just as I turned my back, not waiting for any other response. Azul called out.
"Wait"
"Hm?"
"You used making a deal with us as a front, that much is obvious. Why?"
"Ah. It seems like my true intentions were revealed in the end."
No one said anything so I continued.
"You sold Kingscholar the enhancement potion, am I right?" I asked, putting back my pen to look less threatening. The last thing I'd like is to get blacklisted by Octavinelle.
I mean, their food is nice.
Azul didn't answer, the transaction between him and any customer are purely confidential. And he didn't want to break that rule.
I wonder how Heartslabyul and the others were doing?
"Yeah. Lionfish-kun stopped by here earlier~"
"Floyd!" Azul said.
"Ah. That confirms my suspicions."
By this time, Mostro Lounge was mostly empty, save for a few poor unfortunate souls.
"Allow me to make up for it. I've been sold such inportant information, so what if I bring you 3 vials of a potion of your choice." I offered.
As a student of Pomefiore, making potions is almost second nature.
I sound like Vil.
"Fufu, your offer would be more than enough for the information you got." Azul said.
"Ah. 3 enhancement potions would greatly help us." Jade said.
Great I'll have to stay up all night making the potions.
"Very well. Do I not need a contract?" I ask.
"We trust your word. And as a sign of thanks for aiding us in battle earlier." Jade answered.
What are they planning? With Octavinelle, everything's quite shady.
"Kingscholar would come back for the contract sooner or later." I said. They looked up, ut seems I caught their interest.
"My golden contracts are indestructible! You shouldn't worry about things that don't concern you." Azul said, was it a threat?
"I'll bring the potions here tommorow. Now if you'll excuse me." I fixed my uniform, making sure there weren't any creases by the time I get back.
"I must return to Pomefiore, Prefect Schoenheit might scold me if I am late"
"Very well. We wish you luck." Azul said.
"Bye Coral-chan~"
"Allow me to guide you outside."
By the time I returned to Pomefiore, Vil was scolding at a bunch of first years.
"Do you potatos even know how to ride a broom? I see no grace, only a bunch of country folk struggling to float. I may have to give you extra training." Vil said, his voice resonating around the courtyard.
It took time for me to noctice, but Heartslabyul is here, and some with green uniforms. Green? Diasomnia students? They must've figured it out by themselves. Or maybe Rook told them what we've found earlier.
"Bonjour! We've been waiting for you Seignur des Fleurs!" Rook said.
"We thought you'd have an anemone on your head after your little trip to Octavinelle." Vil said.
"Hm? I went to Octavinelle to confirm my suspicions on Kingscholar, and might have owed Azul a poiton or three."
"Pray tell, young one. What hast ye found out?" Diasomnia's Vice Prefect said. He was accompanied by one white haired and a mint haired student. I'm surprised the green one hasn't yelled 'human!' yet.
"I'd like to know this too, we had an encounter with the hyena, but he got away." Riddle said.
"From what I've gathered. Kingscholar purchased an enhancement potion from Prefect Ashengrotto earlier. I reckon he plans on creating a stampede to eliminate Diasomnia. He might use the fact that Prefect Draconia is unable to use his magic on commoners to his advantage."
"I see so he plans on crushing Diasomnia at the parade. It makes sense since the hyena can control people's movements." Riddle said.
"Now how do we plan on stopping them Monsieurs?" Rook asked.
"I can ask Cater for help" Riddle said.
"Oho! That might be a nice idea! Cater hast the ability to clone himself." Vice Prefect Vanrouge said.
"We'll need enhancement potions for Riddle and for Cater." Vil said.
"We can easily make some, Prefect. Pomefiore has an expertise in potions. And I have the formula for creating one." I said.
I have a recipe for rare and expensive potions back at my room. I might've stolen it, perhaps. I know them like the back of my palm. And I'm sure all the ingredients we need could be found at the lab.
"If everything's sorted out we'll have our practice now" Vil said, giving me a pointed look. "We can make the potion later, for now gather the team, we'll have a practice match with Heartslabyul"
"I look forward in seeing you play in the field" Riddle said.
"I'd like to have the privilege of practicing with Heartslabyul, Prefect Rosehearts"
Clap.Clap "Gather everyone" Vil said.
"Yes Prefect" I said as I gathered the team.
Epel and Vil were in position and so were we.
I felt the familiar sensation as i was lifted off the ground. I looked at everyone, they worked so hard for this. I'll make sure their hard work wouldn't amount to nothing.
I'll do my best.
The rest of Heartslabyul arrived a few moments later. Some familiar faces could be seen. Three of them were my classmates and then there was Riddle and Cater Diamond.
The practice match has started.
It was quick, before we knew it Epel had the disc and was flying towards the enemy goal.
Cater and others were closing in on him, fast.
I fired 2 shots and 2 flew down, one of them hit another, bringing them down too.
Cater fired at Epel, it was a good thing I was fast enough to deflect his attack.
"Thank you senpai!" Epele said.
"Focus on scoring, we'll make sure you're alright" I said as I deflected another attack.
I signaled and 3 of my teammates came swooping in.
"We need to protect Epel" was all I said and they nodded.
6 students were ready and fired.
Not good.
We barely dodged the attack if not for Vil.
"Focus!" he said.
"Yes Prefect!"
I was on offense the entire time. Each deflect I returned with shots of magic. I managed to take Cater out.
Epel managed to score.
Now Riddle had the disc.
Heartslabyul's defenses were lacking in contrast to our own. It didn't take much before I took them out from afar.
Vil managaed to steal the disc and was heading to score. The defenses were strong, none of them were able to touch Vil.
I also did my best, with speed and precision I took out each of them one by one. I flew fast and shot as much as I can.
The juniors were looking at me in awe. Vil had that smile on his face again. That gentle smile.
"It doesn't end here" I said. Three more shots and Rosehearts was falling to the ground. I flew high and shot from above, hitting them with such precision.
Purple sparks flew all around. Deflect and strike twice. The lazy orange from the sunset bathed the courtyard, and flashes of red and purple were flying around.
In the end Pomefiore won the practice match.
Ah. My limbs are sore and I feel tired from using too much magic.
"That was fuckin' awesome man!" Epel screamed, it looks like all the excitement from earlier wade him slip up on his accent
"What was that Epel?"
"Oh! I'm sorry. I meant that play was absolutely wonderful." Epel meekly replied.
I just chuckled as I went down and shook hands with Heartslabyul.
"That was amazing~ You don't mind if I take a pic for my magicam right?" Cater said.
"It's alright" I said.
"Ah~ This looks so good! #practicematchwithpomefiore #amazing" I let Cater get lost on his own words.
Then I was approached by Diasomnia's Lilia Vanrouge.
"That wast a fine match" The fae smiled.
"Thank you Vice Prefect Vanrouge"
We won't lose to Diasomnia.
We will be the fairest of them all.
The students were sent back to rest and the only people left in the courtyard were me Vil, Rook, Cater, Lilia, Sebek and Silver.
"Pomefiore has its own laboratory" Vil said as we walked down the corridors.
"Allow me to get the recipe from my room"
It took much longer than expected. My room was in the third floor so you can imagine how tired I looked going back.
"Seignur des Fleurs! You've returned"
"What took you so long?"
"My room was on the third floor and I'm tired as hell, I wanna sleep so bad~" I yawned.
"My, my. You look so tired today young man."
I thought Vil would scold me for slipping on my speech. But he just chuckled so I guess that's a good thing?
It didn't take much time until we reached the lab.
"Here's the formula" I handed it to Vil and he looked at it with interest.
"We should make a large batch"
"Why?"
"I agreed to give Azul 3 vials"
"Why do I talk with someone as careless as you?"
"Beats me" I shrugged. And Vil chuckled again.
After a while, and by a while I mean, smashed vials, failed attempts and a few burns. We managed to salvage 10 vials, not bad.
Everyone went back to their own dorms after explaining the plan. I don't have anthing else to do except give the vials to Azul tommorow.
Tommorow is the day. I fell asleep quite instantly as I returned to my room. I wonder how Riddle would deal with all this. I'll make sure Pomefiore wins this year. With strength and effort.
It's what he told me a while back. Beauty is not only having a pretty face, you have to be absolute in everything to achieve true beauty.
Is our effort enough? We'll just wait and see.
Today is the day. Sadly I couldn't join Riddle and the others since we'd have last minute trainings.
Vil discussed the game plan with us, while also distributing the make-up he made. I must say the quality of this make-up was wonderful. I made them line up to inspect their clothing while Vil and Rook were applying make-up to the others.
I saw Epel having trouble with his make-up, and I offered to help him. He agreed.
"Epel, are you nervous?" I asked him out of Vil's earshot.
"You don't have to fake your accent if you don't want to"
Epel relaxed.
"I'm not good with all this girly stuff" He said while I was applying foundation.
Ah. So he wants to be all 'manly' like the other students.
"I wan' be respected and stuff, I don't wanna be seen as sum' prissy brat"
He sure whines a lot for someone who 'don't wanna be seen as sum' prissy brat'
"You'll get respected when you kick their asses, show them how hard we've worked and shove it on their faces" I said, earning a soft giggle from him.
"Was that s'posed to be sum' pep talk?"
"I ain't the best at them pep talk" I chuckled, copying his accent and failing.
"Come on, you look great! Simplicity posseses it's own beauty"
"Of course senpai!"
Everything was prepared for the plan. Cater used one of the potions we made yesterday and dressed up as Diasomnia students.
It's kind of weird seeing so many Caters in Diasomnia uniform.
Lilia said that Malleus was secured and the other students were at the back. It's only a matter of time before Kingscholar puts his plan into action.
Using underhanded tactics was Kingscholar's specialty, he does everything in favor of himself and he wouldn't bat an eye even if something happened to that hyena kid.
I don't understand their relationship. What does that hyena get from staying by Kingscholar's side. Protection? He has that Jack kid. Power? I doubt Leona would give up his power.
Maybe that hyena has some other reason. I don't think I should stick my nose in their business though.
The crowds started to move in unison, they began running towards the fake Diasomnia group.
It was a mess of dust, thankfully I saw Lilia and the others take Malleus out of the parade. He was brought over to the other Diasomnia residents.
For now we just waited until we heard the hyena's loud manical laughter. Little did he know that he was celebrating a party for fools.
I left them there and checked up on Cater and the others.
"Coral-chan~" I heard the eel said.
"Ah. Floyd. A pleasure to meet you. Regarding our little transaction yesterday." I handed him the three vials of the potion.
"I'm be leaving now, I hope we meet again, perhaps I can order a nice meal from Mostro Lounge next time" I said as I made my way to the crowd.
"Is anyone injured?" I heard Vil say.
Some of the stalls were in shambles, valuable goods were scattered all around.
With the help from some Diasomnia students and a few from the other dorms, we were able to fix the stalls quickly using magic.
I felt a sudden spike in the magical energy around us, and I know that the others noticed it too.
I hope that Riddle and the others are okay.
I don't know how but I found myself in front of Savanaclaw's mirror.
Inside was total chaos. Most of the things inside the dorm were turned into sand. The sky was painted a ghastly grey and I could feel my throat getting dry.
How could he still use magic when Riddle sealed his. He even used an enhancement potion so he could compete with Kingscholar's power.
Just how strong is he?
The scene that stood before me was horrible. Leona Kingscholar was consumed by blot. If we don't stop him, the whole school might turn to sand in his hands.
The hyena, Ruggie Bucchi, had his arm crippled and withered. It was an ugly sight.
I can see Riddle holding off some of Leona's attacks. One almost hit him if I hadn't deflected it with my magic.
We were struck again but I easily deflected and struck back. Kibgscholar groaned in discomfort as he was licked by the flames from my magic.
"Riddle get down!" I said as debris were hurled towards us. Luckily no one was severely injured, save for a few that had some scratches and bruises.
"Prefect Rosehearts, can you still fight?" I ask worried that some of his skin had cracks.
"Of course, I am absolute!" He cried as he casted a large fireball and hurled it into Leona's way.
The overblot reeled back from the severity of the attack.
"Attack!" Riddle screamed. The others started blasting Leona with their magic. Cater, Lilia, Silver, Sebek, Ace, Deuce, Jack and even Ruggie.
Kingscholar was weakened but he was still fighting. When we thought it was over he struck us with a powerful sandstorm, causing most of us to be thrown off the ground. Riddle and the others look weak and couldn't stand up.
I had a few bruises but I still have the strength left to fight.
"...Hear me, I call upon your power, bathe this world in your wonderful beauty..."
Flowers started to sprout from everywhere. I could feel the magic in each of them, now all it takes is to harness that power to end all of this
"...bloom..."
And in an instant all of the flowers bloomed, their petals dancing in the air despite Leona using his wind magic. It circled the whole stadium, bathing it in a myriad of green and yellow.
Think of a wave, materialize it in my mind and then...strike.
Thousands if not millions of magically infused flower petals came crashing down on him. The blast was too bright that I had to shield my eyes.
I used the excess energy from the flowers to repair the stadium. The sky returned to a bright blue and the winds have calmed.
Everything was once again peaceful. I was panting, from using so much magic in a short amount of time.
I fell to the ground, I was exhausted. I could hear muffled voices nearing towards me but I let sleep sweep over me.
I woke up in the infirmary, a few minutes still early for the competition.
"Don't move" I had a hard time focusing my vision but I knew it was Vil.
"Tch. You're too careless, going off to fight an overblot?" I heard him say. It was still a bit muffled due to the blast, but at least I can see him quite clearly.
It was almost noon, the games were about to start.
"Eh, at least I won" I said with a cheeky smile. Try as he might to frown I could still see a ghost of a smile dance on his lips.
It only took a few minutes for the healing to be complete. I had a stock of regeneration potions back in my room, but Vil miraculously had some in hand, making the recovery much faster.
"That was impressive" I heard Riddle say from the door.
"Ah, such a tragedy that I couldn't witness Seignur des Fleurs use their unique magic " Rook said.
"I didn't expect much visitors" I said as Vil pinched my sides.
"That fucking hurt holy shit!" I reeled back and a few audible gasps were heard.
There goes my gentlemanly reputation.
"You shouldn't move too much you fool!"
"I wouldn't move if you didn't fucking pinch me"
I gripped my sides, it still hurts as hell.
"Hm? You dare talk to me with such language?"
"Ah but Vil~ A god would soon tire of solitude am I right? Eventually he'd need a little normalcy~"
The only response I got was another pinch.
The games have started. Pomefiore easily crushed the other opponents. Kingscholar and Savanaclaw lost easily because they were too tired.
And now we had to fight the last battle, Diasomnia.
Everyone was quick flashes of green and purple were flying all around. None wanted to lose after all.
I lost count how many tines I shot. 6...8...13.
I was fast. I managed to earn Pomefiore a few points. So did Epel Rook and Vil. Vil called our strategy 'Protect the Queen'. Whoever had the disc is the 'Queen' and they'd be surrounded by 'knights' then there would be 'huntsmen', the ones who are on the offensive.
Rook and I were both Hunstmen, for now Epel is the 'Queen', we've been taking down one after the other, but Diasomnia comes back up after we've struck them.
For now, I'm the 'Queen'. I flew fast and managed to score a point.
It's difficult when Diasomnia has the disc. Lilia is fast and strong, and Silver steals the disc from us pretty easily.
Shooting more of them down, 3..5...7 have fallen, the more I strike down, the more there are on my tail.
It wasn't long before I was face to face with Malleus Draconia himself.
Vil had the disc, and our defenses were crumbling. Malleus was about to summon a lightning bolt, but I was fast and I was able to strike him down, Malleus Draconia himself.
It took everything out of me, purple sparks flew everywhere as Diasomnia's dorm leader fell down from his broom.
Vil managed to score. And all of Diasomnia's eyes were on me.
I heard cheers from the entire Pomefiore and the other dorms. I wonder how I'll go down, the bastard from Pomefiore who shot Malleus Draconia down.
I bet Kingscholar's jealous.
Diasomnia still landed in first place in the end. But what made me happy was that Pomefiore finally managed to land in 2nd place.
Although we lost, Vil congratulated everyone. Most of us did end up in the infirmary after all. My leg hurts like hell. I was shot down by Diasomnia for a few times, but I did manage to score and shoot down Lilia and Malleus for a 2nd times.
Vil has a bit of a bruise on both of his arms and Rook had burns all over his body. Epel had a few broken fingers and it's going to be a while until one of us can make enough regeneration potions.
All of our bodies hurt like hell, but we smiled.
"Cheers for Roi du Posion! Cheers for Seignur des Fleurs!"
"Cheers for Monsieur Crabapple!"
"Cheers for Monsieur Hunt!"
"Cheers for the whole of Pomefiore!"
We cheered and celebrated because after all these years, Pomefiore managed to place 2nd.
There was a feast in our dorm right after. Everyone was cheering, happy to finally have placed after years being at the bottom.
There were fireworks right after. Not exactly fireworks.
"...Hear me, I call upon your power, bathe this world in your wonderful beauty...bloom"
Bright colors lit up the dark sky in Pomefiore, everybody wore that smile. After the winter everyone was graced with spring. I wonder if it'll be spring forever?
Perhaps next year, we might land first if we work hard enough.