Episode 2-21: The Strategy
As Riddle explains his plan, everyone is on board including the lone wolf Jack Howl himself.
"Hmm I like that, I approve!" Glory beams giving him a thumbs up.
"I see now, this works." Ace nods with a grin.
"Leave it to Dorm Head Rosehearts." Deuce proclaims.
"Then I'll be running around getting stuff done until the day of." Cater informs.
"I'm counting on you. Make sure to not draw suspicion." Riddle reminds them and Glory nods.
"We will." Glory replies.
"And? Now that you've heard Riddle's plan, what'll you do Jack? You out?" Cater ask as Jack cross his arms silently stood there for a second before complying.
"...It's not a cowardly plan." Jack mutters before he clears his throat.
"....I'll help you out, this time." He complies much to Glory's elation.
"Glad that you're on board with us Jack." Glory beams at him causing Jack to get flustered and turn his head away.
"Don't be mistaken, I only team up with you guys because I don't like what Leona and my dorm are doing!" Jack denies, but Glory rolls her eyes and side smiles at him.
"Whatever you say, Jack." Glory replies casually.
"This guy isn't honest at all." Grim mutters with a uneasy look.
"Let's go home. Ugh, I'm so beat." Ace sighs.
"And I'm starving." Grim whines.
"You guys definitely speak my language." Glory sighs as well.
"Oh by the way, first years."
"Huh?"
All of them turn around when Riddle called them out.
"Since it was in the name of gathering information I will overlook your breaking school rule number 6, 'personal fights are strictly prohibited on school grounds', but..." Riddle then points his finger at the group.
"Next time it will be off all of your heads. Understood?" Riddle reminds them with menacing tone that send shivers down to their spines including Jack.
"Yes. I'm so sorry." Deuce, Grim, and Ace apologizes.
"...Uh Huh." Jack mutters while looking a bit scared at the moment. Suddenly Glory's eyes turn black as she saw Leona's heart where three drops of blots drip on his heart covering entirely almost to the tip of his heart.
Soon the vision ends with Glory letting out a soft gasp.
"He's on the verge of overbloting..." Glory mutters with a shock look. Riddle then turns Glory.
"That means you too Bunny. You may not be part of dorm, but please try to not to get yourself in trouble next time. Understood?" He reassures and Glory blinks snapping back to reality and shakes her head lightly.
"Hm? Uh sure Riddle. I'll keep your word, thank you." Glory replies bowing her head down to him before leaning straight with a grin. Riddle grins back.
"Good. Let's go back to the dorm." Riddle said as he left with Cater leaving them alone.
"I thought he looked like a weakling, but your dorm head is terrifying." Jack mutters.
"I know right? He's easy to mistake for a hedgehog, but he's actually got the quills of a porcupine. It's best not to disobey him." Ace whispers and Grim nods in agreement.
"Glory is no better. She's ten times scarier than Riddle. Trust me, she may look like a ray of sunshine, but behind that light is a fallen angel that could kick your ass with a terrifying temper." Grim whispers shocking Jack.
"Eh? Fallen angel?!" Jack shrieks.
"Oh yeah and not to mentioned a Guy Magnet." Ace whispers adding more fuel to the fire.
"Hm? Guy-Magnet?" Jack tilts his head confusingly.
"Ahem."
"Hm? Ack!"
All of them flinch when they saw Glory's 'angelic' grin as terrifyingly light aura emits from her body.
"You do realize that I can hear your conversation from where I am standing, right? And if I hear you saying the GM word one last time...."
Glory then raise her thumb to mimic a knife slitting her throat before her face contorts into a death glare.
"It's bye-bye to your heads, dicks, and balls. Got it?" Glory reminds them with a brutally blunt tone making them quiver and nod.
"Ack! Glory's Riddle Mode has been activated again!" Grim shrieks.
"Y-Yeah we got it! Stop glaring at us!" Ace stutters.
"Yes! We won't!" Deuce agrees while scared shitless.
"...Yeah..." Jack mutters and with that, Glory smiles brightly and slightly tilts her head.
"Thanks, I'm glad that you men understand." Glory sweetly said as she turns her shoes back to the front.
"Now let's keep the ball rolling until tournament day!" Glory declares as she march through the courtyard with a jolly grin leaving them speechless.
On second thought, the wildcat is terrifying.
Jack thought while looking back at how he witnessed the chilling eyes of a wildcat that shivers down to his spine when she gets into his face.
"Jeez if Riddle and Glor were together, both of them will make a strong power couple in campus." Ace assumes.
"Mhm no doubt." Grim nods in agreement.
"Yup, a terrifying duo." Deuce mutters.
"What are you standing around for? Didn't you guys said you were tired and hungry?" Glory shouts from afar causing them to flinch and snap out of their thoughts and glance at their ravenette friend.
"Uh yeah! We're coming!" Deuce shouts.
"We're coming, damn!" Ace shrills.
"Be right there!" Grim yells.
"...Yeah." Jack mutters as the boys follow Glory inside the Night Raven.
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Meanwhile at Savanaclaw dorm it's right after school ended.
"Ruggie. I heard you were chases around by those brats from Heartslabyul this afternoon." Leona said as his face turns from a calm smile to a glare.
"That's why I told you never leave evidence behind! Fool!" He scolds.
"T-That's not it. There were certain circumstances..." Ruggie reassures.
"Despite that kitten figure out our plans, they haven't gotten their hands on any evidence so please don't worry about it." Ruggie explains causing Leona curls his brows.
"She knows our plan?" He ask skeptically and he shrugs.
"Beats me, she even explained it in specific details and accuracy. I don't know who told her that, but let's just focus on the plan ahead." Ruggie assures causing Leona to let out a tsk.
"I paid a high price to that nasty octo-punk for his help." He told him before shooting a scowl.
"If something goes wrong, it's you who's getting fried. Be prepared." Leona snarls.
"Prep for the main dish is going smoothly." Ruggie informs.
"We'll make sure to get those Diasomnia jerks to squeal." The savanaclaw punk remarks.
"Aah, I'm so excited to see it play out. I want to see Malleus Draconia on his knees in shame in front of Leona. The whole world is sure to applaud us..." Ruggie gushes as he smiles at the thought of seeing the fae prince humiliated in live television.
"Even a hyena like me could get a big name scout." Ruggie points out.
"The pro leagues are gonna want us too." One of the savanaclaw punks chimes making Leona grin.
"Hah. You guys are already getting excited like you've already caught your prey." Leona remarks.
"And your popularity will skyrocket, Leona!" The redhead savanaclaw punk chirps.
"Everyone in the Sunset Savannah are gonna think Leona is a better fit to be king." The dark brunette savanaclaw punk cheers. This causes Leona to look back at what Glory said to him yesterday.
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Do you believe your dirty tactics would lead your dorm into victory?
Even when you do play foul, it won't lead you anywhere nor gain anything.
I'm just asking this because there's a chip on your shoulder and I'm not quite so sure if your plan work...
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While reminiscing back with her words, Leona went silent questioning himself whether if his plan will work or not.
"...Theory and practice are two different things." He mutters.
"Huh?" Ruggie tilts his head looking puzzled.
"...Nothing." He rebuffs as Leona let's out a yawn.
"...I'm going to bed. Scatter." Leona orders.
"Roger. Good night, Leona." Ruggie said as he and the savanaclaw members walk back to their dorms leaving Leona all alone.
"Being the top at school doesn't mean the whole world gets turned on its head." He mutters and with a flash, an image of Glory's face appeared in his mind.
No matter what you do, I'm going to bring you back to the light where you belong
Soon he shakes her words off of his head and pinched his temple.
What are you doing to me Glor?
Leona pondered with thoughts swirling around his mind conflicted on whether he should complete his goal to bear Malleus with foul plays or face the reality that he can't be king.
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