Three-person POV

"Then, let our meeting about the October Inter-Dorm Magical Shift Tournament commence. First, Octavinelle Dorm's Mr. Ashengrotto has an announcement as the manager for the tournament." Crowley announced.

"I'm Azul Ashengrotto, the tournament manager. Thank you for your time." Azul greet them, "To begin for the installation of food stalls around the coliseum venue... all slots for both external enterprises and internal club activities have been filled."

"Oh! Very nice! It's going to be super lively." Kalim said in excitement.

"Royal guests from every country have all been sent their invitations. General attendance tickets are also selling well. And applications from TV stations and newspapers are coming in like they do every year." Azul carries on.

"This tournament is a big deal worldwide. I got super excited about my invitation every year before I came here. Since you're royalty you would've gotten one too, right Leona? Maybe we passed by each other when we were little." Kalim said, "Like me and Y/n... To mention, she is also royalty just like you."

"Y/n?? Who's that?" Leona asked, followed by sighing. "...Who knows. I don't care."

"I have to make sure my foundation is in perfect form for the ultra vision." Vil spoke up, "Physical activity means I have to spend that much more time fixing it."

"Huh... Pomefiore is the only dorm to take timeouts to fix their makeup." Riddle commented.

"How can you all be so proactive about being in front of a bunch of people? Just thinking about it makes me wanna vomit." Idia said through the floating Ipad.

"Ahem!" Azul coughed while fixing his glasses. "Everyone, quiet, please."

Kalim starts to laugh, "Hahaha, sorry 'bout that."

"As soon as every dorm has decided on their player line up please make sure to submit all the paperwork. If the paperwork. If the paperwork is late by even a day..." Azul stopped.

"You'll be disqualified, correct?" Riddle finished the sentence.

"No. I will accept a special processing fee. an express delivery fee, if you will." Azul corrected Riddle.

"Huh... I think making a rule for an exception like that is in bad form." Riddle told Azul, then Kalim let out a laugh.

"Hahaha! I'm grateful for it though!" Kalim said to Riddle.

"We're getting very off track. As for the tournament bracket... I'd like to share an idea." Crowley spoke up.

"Idea?" Riddle questioned at some time his thinking if Crowley's idea will be good or bad.

"Starting from this tournament. I'd like the dorm head of Diasomnia... Malleus Draconia, to be inducted into the hall of fame at this time." Crowley said (A/n: Speaking of Malleus, where is he?)

"Huh!?" Kalim said in shock.

"...What's the meaning of this?" Leona asked with an enraged look.

"Since Mr. Draconia entered this school, all dorms that have played against Diasomnia have been crushed without scoring a single point. Diasomnia scored over 100 points, more than 90% percent of which were by him." Crowley explains.

"True. when we played them last year we couldn't make a single move." Kalim sighed.

"He's an unparalleled cheat character that completely destroys the game's balance," Idia said.

"This tournament isn't for mere pleasure. In order to discover the next generation of talent, the world pays attention. Regardless of that... no matter who their opponent is any match against Diasomnia is over before even their own players can strut their stuff. This is an extraordinary exception." Crowley told the other dorm leaders.

"Ah, I get it. I wither after seeing this development over and over." Idia complained

"To the dorm with many members aiming to join a magical shift pro league, Savanaclaw. Savanaclaw is a dorm with a history of victories and has never once been below the top three. Even still... you have lost to Diasomnia Dorm in the opening match of the past two tournaments. This won't leave a strong impression on any scout. And it won't allow for anyone to become pro." Crowley faced Leona as he said that.

"... So you're saying that we're just going to get owned again this year?" Leona questioned.

"I'm not saying it because it pleases me." Crowley replied to Leona, "Anyway, I have already received Mr. Draconia's consent on the matter. All that's left is your approval as dorm heads."

"Ha, you've underestimated us, Teach. The thing I hate most in this world is being told, 'You will never be number one.'" Leona gave a glaze.

"That's not what I'm saying..."

"Then what are you saying?" Leona crossed his arms together. "First, in magift, it's not about throwing around physical strength. It's about using your head."

"I don't think I could beat Malleus in a battle of wits either," Kalim said.

"Hmph, for you, sure. But not me. Sure, no one is ever going to beat him in a battle of brains should be different." Leona said.

"Oh?" Azul questioned.

"The King of Beasts took his place as king through hard work and wisdom. Put that thing between your ears to work. Come up with a way to beat that monster! I bet the whole would admire whichever team did that. Are you really going to pass up a once in a lifetime opportunity?" Leona said.

"Even you say smart things sometimes. I also think your idea is nonsense, Headmaster." Vil complained, "Excluding those with talent. Isn't that just your unconscious bias showing? I hate things like that."

"I agree with Vil on this." The red-haired boy agreed, "Also, as a wizard, I have no intentions of throwing in the towel before the battle has even begun."

"I want the whole world to see that aloof bastard's face contort in frustration. Just thinking about it, I could start humming. Y'know?" The lion said to the headmaster.

"Fufu. Imagine how high the rating would be." Azul smirk.

"Mhm mhm. We shouldn't exclude others." Kalim agreed with a smile.

"Eh, what's happening here? Am I the only one who thinks letting him in the hall of fame is fine?" Idia asked through the Ipad.

"There you have it teach. we won't be letting Malleus in the hall of fame." Leona told Crowley.

"My goodness... fine, understood. However, if the same situation occurs this year, he will be entered into the hall of fame next year." Crowley sighed.

"Do whatever you want," Leona said.

"That brings us to the end of today's meeting. Everyone, please don't forget to turn in your paperwork. I myself don't mind if you forget though... Fufufu." Azul told everyone.

"Oh, by the way, about today's dorm head meeting... did we forget to tell Malleus about it again?" Vil asked as everyone flinched.

"Ah!?"

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In the stairway of the Night Raven Collage, two residents strolled around the stairway.

"It's almost time to decide who's playing in the magical shift tournament, huh." One of the heartslabyul residents said to his friend.

"Have you thought of any spells to appeal to the dorm head?" The other one asked.

"Of course I did! I showed it to Mr. Crewel earlier and got his approval. I'm excited to show it too... Ah whoooaaa!!!" The blonde resident replied, suddenly his trip from his step and falling on the stairs. "Ow... crap it hurt."

"H-hey! Why are you jumping around on the stairs all of the sudden?" His friend rushed towards him and gently help him up.

"My leg... hurts...!"

"What!? Let's get you to the infirmary!" While the duo starts to walk to the infirmary, a shadow behind the stairs started to laugh.

"Shi shi shi..."

Meanwhile, on the different side of the NRC hallway, the girl and her friends strolled around. When all of a sudden, she heard a dripping sound.

Y/n quickly turned around her back, "???" 'That's weird! I thought I heard that dripping sound again.' The girl thought to herself.

"Oy! Y/n, what are you doing?" The ginger boy shouted, Lucas goes to his master.

"Is she alright!" Deuce asked his friends.

"Princess is there something wrong?" Lucas whispered, Y/n turned to Lucas.

"I don't know!!! But there's something about this school that makes me feel uncomfortable." Y/n replied, "Lucas! After the Magical Shift Tournament, I want you to find out more about this school."

"Yes, my lady."

The girl turned to her friends, "Ne! Everyone."

"Oh, yes.'' Everyone said in unison.

"If one day I lose control of my power... Fell through the darkness... Can I count on you to stop me?" Y/n said in low voice. The brain cells trio didn't hear her voice clearly, but her familiar did.

"Huh!?" The brain cells duo tilted their heads. "Sorry, what?"

Y/n shook her head, "Hmm!? Never mind. You guys should go on ahead! I still need to meet up with the headmaster." She glazed at Celestia and Lucas. "Keep an eye on Grim for me."

"Yes, mistress." Celestial and Lucas said in unison, while the white wolf jump down from her shoulder and walked toward the cat.

Drip...Drip

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