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My way to the main building was nothing but peaceful (which Neuvillete is very grateful for.) The wind was a nice feeling to face.
Then I saw 7 statues lined up in the sides with each of their title engraved right under the monument. ‘So this is their version of the 7 Archons?’
He stopped for a bit to look at the at information under neath their titles, he had some time to spare afterall he was planning to find the previous strangers he went alongside here.
His eyes caught the stone with the image of a queen, “The Queen of Hearts, She who values rules and discipline above all. A magnificent figure for those who seek such virtues.” Is she the one Heartslabyul was modeled after?
“Hey aren't you one of the guy from the ceremony?” A voice from behind spoke, he had his arms behind his head with a fellow companion beside him looking with curiosity.
“Indeed I am, you seem to be a member of Heartslabyul, may I ask who you are?” I turned around to face them, talking to people with behind my back is quite rude after all.
“Yeah I am, you are too? The name's Ace Trappola a first year by the way!” He smiled nudging the blue haired boy. “The name's Deuce Spade, also a first year.” He said with politeness.
“I am glad to know your name, in exchange I'll say mine. The Name's Neuvillete” I gave a courtesy bow. “Dude you act so fancy, you can be casual with us y'know?”
“Also is the rumor true? If you don't mind me asking…” Deuce questioned. “May I ask what rumor?” I tilted my head in confusion. ‘I was unaware that some kind of gossip about me was circling here?’
“Dude you don't know? The rumor that you're a dragon duh! Me and Deuce didn't listen much cuz we were on the verge of sleeping” Deuce sheepishly scratched his head from embarrassment.
“Ah that.. I suppose the rumor is true” I clasped my hands together. “Dude that's so cool!” Ace yelled which earned him a smack in the head followed by: “You're too loud idiot!”
Gripping his hair from the heavy hit he screamed back “Hey! What was that for?! And who are you calling an Idiot!” He faced the teen with anger.
‘I should probably end this fight before it gets physical..’
“You two should stop or else you might destroy the statues” Even though he was using his authoritive tone he was ignored. It escalated when Ace pulled out a pen..? With a gemstone on top as he quickly casted a spell which surprisingly was Anemo.
It blasted Deuce off a bit but then he also took out a similar staff casting another spell it looked like Pyro. ‘This will cause an elemental reaction!’
He tried stopping the kids “Hey stop it you two! ” He covered his face to avoid getting dust in his eyes walking towards them but because of the sheer strength of the wind he can only prevent himself to be blown away.
People were gathering around as they watched with interest, doing nothing but just making us some sort of entertainment.
The wind mixed fire swirled and it hit the statue of the Queen of Hearts greatly damaging it that it was charred, the surrounding students gasped.
Realizing the harm they did, their faces became white as a paper, ‘This is quite embarrassing. I have failed to stop such ferocious teens'
Then a voice can be heard like a shrieking crow. “WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!” It was the Headmaster, at his appearance the crowd dispersed.
“You two had damaged a piece of history and therefore had destroyed the School's reputation! This is inexcusable, a punishment must be given!”
He pointed a finger at me, “As you are the only witness to such a scene, not even once helping. You are by said also included.”
‘This is ridiculous, there were several witness and he thinks it was only me? This system of judgement has greatly disappointed me so. ’
“I suppose it is a unforgivable event… I shall graciously accept your punishment.” I apologized with sincerity which made him taken aback.
Clearing his throat he spoke, “Listen closely, you are to clean 100 windows in the cafeteria!” The two was in disbelief and so was I.
“Speak up, Name and Grade.” He sternly looked at the two teens currently sat on the floor.
“Ace Trappola, 1st Year..”
“Deuce Spade, Also a 1st Year..”
He the looked at me, “I trust you will supervise them as someone surely wise, Sir Neuvillete.”
“I have no reason to decline.” I nodded and he was delighted, “Now I shall take my leave, you better walk fast, classes are starting soon.” In a blink of an eye, he was gone.
By the time it was time to do what was said, The two found out they had been ditched by Ace.
“That Bastard..” Deuce muttered in anger, “Housewarden surely will have his head if he finds out.!”
“Why don't we look around?” I recommended, looking at him. “Oh.. Yeah sure.”
“I might have some idea as to where he is headed, perhaps he's going back to the dorm?”
“That's definitely a good theory, we should head there Mr. Neuvillete.” He brightened up and we walked back to Heartslabyul. Seems like we were right, because low and behold the teen was in the area to go back to the portal going back to the dorm.
“There you are—!” Deuce yelled as he ran as fast as he can to reach the boy, Ace hearing it stopped and ran away. “Hell no!”
“Stop him! He's escaping!” I yelled to a nearby student, he was taken aback but seeing the situation he complied and used anemo to pin the boy to the ground with air.
“AGHK?! What the hell!” Ace yelled.
“You coward, really ditching us to not clean the windows hah?!” Deuce punched his open hand with an intimidating expression.
“You guys could do it on your own! It wasn't my fault the Queen of Heart's statue got charred!” Ace tried defending himself which was greatly failing.
“The Queen of Heart's?” The witness asked, now looking clearly.. It’s his fellow teyvat stranger.
“It's a statue of one of the great sevens belonging of this world, monsieur, these two had started a fight that resulted to one of the statue being charred, that of the Queen of Heart's” I explained, Deuce had the look of embarrassment.
“Ah I see, so the reason for you chasing him?” He asked curiously. “Uhm, er, we got a punished to clean the cafeteria's windows and he ditched us..”
“How despicable, truly no action taken for your wrong doings.” He glared at the crushed teen who looked away with a scared look.
“And thank you for your help monsieur?”
“Dvalin, The name's Dvalin.”
“Thank you for the help Monsieur Dvalin”
“It is no problem, I am glad to be of help” he shrugged it off. The boy sensing the wind being more lenient took out his magic pen and casted a spell which looks to be a strong ball of wind seemingly targetting Dvalin.
Him noticing this, he dodged but the ball of wind bounced off the walls and hit the chandelier, I picked up the teens and stepped back as it fell.
“You absolute Idiot! What will happen if the Headmage finds out about this?!” Deuce screamed with terror, “I DIDN'T—”
“If I find out what exactly?” Low and behold, name spoken and he has already appeared. Deuce and Ace looked like their souls left their body.
Noticing the fallen destroyed chandelier, his eyes widened and shrieking he said: “THE CHANDELIER!” He weeped as he put both of his hands to his face that resembles a screaming face.
“What you have destroyed is a priceless masterpiece from the finest craftsman! For this reason, I will expel all of you!” He scolded furiously.
“Please no! I assure you we will do anything but expulsion!” Deuce cried out as he begged. “Anything?” He raised an eyebrow.
“Do you, perhaps, have one billion to repair it?” He asked, “No…” Both him and Ace synced with panic for their situation.
“But it could be repaired could it not? Pray tell what is the item needed for it to be replaced?” Dvalin bartered.
“Well the crystal that powered the ever burning candles was broken” The headmaster contemplated. “But if we find another one to replace it, how much would the cost decrease?” I piped in.
“Magic crystal of the size of a fist is rare. So I believe it will greatly reduce it to less than a million.”
“But unfortunately the mine it was taken from has been abandoned for decades!” He added. “I'll go there and find some!” Deuce said with hope.
“Young one, I doubt there are any left!” He reasoned but Deuce's determination was to be admired. “We'll find one! I promise! Just please don't expel us!” He pleaded.
“Your hopefulness is to be prized young man, I suppose I could postpone your expulsion until tomorrow morning. You have time until then to retrieve a magic crystal from the dwarf's mine.” He decided. Deuce and Ace looked relieved.
“Yes sir!”