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Prologue, Chapter Three: A Sneaky Archon

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     "OFF WITH YOUR HEAD,"

     a heart shaped collar appeared on Grim's neck as he tried to run away. It was split into two colors: black and red with a gold outer frame. He shrieked in shock and started to stance for another puff of flames, yet none came out this time.

     "Myah?! I can't puff out my flames!"

     "Of course you can't. I used my magic to seal yours." the red-head stated, crossing his arms. The headmaster approach them, clapping his hands while praising him— Riddle Rosehearts, Housewarden of Heartslabyu.

     He had someone pick up Grim through his scuff, promising to not have him for dinner and to have the collar removed by the time he was out of school bounds.

     "Now you, such an insolence. Let me make this clear, insulting me is the same as insulting the Queen of Hearts herself. And for that I shall have your head!" he walked towards the tall young man, pointing his pen towards him. The bright red gemstone glimmering lightly against the dim room, threatening to send a similarly designed collar around his neck.

     "Fufu, Riddle-san's magic is stunning as always, to be able to release such powerful spell with a short chant. Very few are like him within this school." [M/Name] looked down to the speaker from the high beams. It was a man with glasses, he has a glint on his eyes that reminds him of a certain someone from centuries ago.

     "Hear him out?! How could I possibly hear him out with all the misconducts he has done to the sacred ceremony of our school?!" [M/Name] turned back to look at the screaming group. There where two new additions: a green-haired guy with glasses and a carrot.

     They were holding back Riddle whilst protecting the other guy that was being threatened to be collared earlier. They tried persuading him to let the freshman go, stating that he may not have known all of their rules as he is a new student. Though the freshman in question is not cooperating with the small performance that they are having in front of the housewarden.

     "You can get down from there now, [M/Name]" the bard looked down to see the Kalim looking up at him. The white-haired male noticed him still up on the beems after small pieces of concrete started to fall down. [M/Name] slowly flew down, making sure to stay far away from the place where Grim once stood. Though such attempt is deemed unsuccessful as he started to sneeze out loud continously. He looked around and man with lion ears caught his attention, along with the slow swishing tail behind him.

     Just as Kalim was about to approach [M/Name] to ask him what is wrong, after a quick blink be was already standing at the other side of the room. Kalim blinked once, twice, and a third time. He then quickly ran after him, with a broom at hand.

     "[M/Name]! You can get down now! It's time to leave!" he waved the broom he was holding whilst pointing towards the large heavy looking doors that the other students exited out of. The bard looked around to see the other people that Kalim was with started to exit out of the room.

     He followed Kalim out of the large room, floating along as the white-haired male sat on his broom.

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     They soon reached a place surrounded by sand, the place was like a temple and a Palace mixed together. Rounded roofs on neat white towers and a wall of stones surrounding the whole place. [M/Name] along with the other students were lead towards an area with carpets and pillows all around.

     "Freshmen! I welcome all of you to Scarabia!" Kalim started of. "I'm your Housewarden: Kalim Al-Asim and this is the Vice-Housewarden: Jamil Viper!" he stretched out his arms to introduce the male. Jamil had dark hair with multiple braids an a tired look adorning his face. Kalim then pulled out a long sheet of paper and started reading it out loud.

     'His face reminds me of the look Master Diluc has everytime I enter his tavern.'  the bard though. All kinds of things are running through his mind at the moment, along with the wine cellar this school may possibly have. One can't really keep an alcohol lover from finding their favorite alcohol even at the most hidden places, now can they?

     'There should at least be one place here that has wine. My senses are 100% sure about that.' [M/Name]'s eyes started to wander around the place. His gaze darted across every nook and cranny in the room without any succession.

     'Not in this room, but somewhere else... That crow guy must have some. I'm gonna go check it later. Ehe.' the bard snapped out of his trance as the people in the room started to go out.

     He followed them to reach each of the assigned rooms. Settling down on their beds for the night. He waited patiently until everyone goes to sleep before sneaking out, while whispering to himself

     "It's time to get that wine."

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