Three-person POV

"I see now. This works." Ace nodded.

"Leave it to Dorm Head Rosehearts." Deuce impressed Riddle.

"Then I'll be running around getting stuff done until the day of." Cater said as he pulls his phone inside his pocket.

"I'm counting on you. Make sure to not draw suspicion." Riddle said as Cater nodded.

"And? Now that you've heard Riddle's plan, what'll you do Jack? You out?" Cater turned to face Jack.

"...It's not a cowardly plan. I'll help you out, this time." Jack replied.

"This guy isn't honest at all." Grim sighed.

"Let's go home. Ugh, I'm so beat." Ace sighed in exhaustion.

"And I'm starving," Grim added.

"As always," Celestia said. Y/n stared at Ace and Grim, she recalled the day, when they finish getting the crystal from mine.

"Oh, by the way, first years." All the first-year students turned their heads at Riddle. "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... Next time it will be off with all of your heads. Understood?"

"Yes. I'm so sorry." Deuce, Grim, and Ace apologized.

"...Uh-huh." Jack nodded then look away.

"Eh!? Y/n also fights." Ace said. Lucas and Celestia gave Ace a death stare.

"Y/n didn't fight, she stopped the fight," Riddle replied.

"Ah!?" The trio sighed.

"Good. Let's go back to the dorm." Riddle says.

"I thought he looked like a weakling, but your dorm head is terrifying," Jack whispered.

"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 whispered at Jack, and soon Grim join in.

"If you think that Red-hatted Riddle is scary. Just wait and see when you see Y/n gets angry, she is more terrifying, than both of your dorm heads." Grim whispered terrified.

"Huh!? You mean that girl is stronger than she is now?" Jack asked.

"Yes, go to her dark side, and the next thing you know. Your dead." Ace said.

"Hey, the three of you what are you whispering about there," Celestia called out, while Y/n is looking at them.

"N-nothing!!" The trio said.

"We will catch them on the day of the tournament!" Y/n said, "Oh yeah! Riddle and Cater here." The girl gives Riddle and Cater their pens back.

"Thank you, roses," Riddle said.

"Thank you, Y/n." Cater smiled. Everyone soon starts walking back to their dorm. However, before Y/n and residents could leave, a photo fell from the sky. Y/n reached her arms at the photo, and the moment she grabs it, the picture shows her stopping Deuce and Jack.

"Hmm..." The girl tilted her head.

"What's wrong? Princess." Lucas and Celestia asked, they turned their gaze at the picture, "What is this?"

"Someone took this picture when I stop Jack from fighting," Y/n said.

"Who took it?" Grim asked as the girl shook her head.

"I don't know, let's deal with this later. We should head back to the dorm, we big day tomorrow." Y/n said as they walked to the dorm.

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Meanwhile, at the Savanaclaw dorm in the lounge, Leona is having a conversation with Ruggie.

"Ruggie. I heard you were chased around by those brats from Heartslabyul this afternoon. That's why I told you never to leave evidence behind! Fool!" Leon said to Ruggie.

"T-that's not it. There were certain circumstances..." Ruggie told Leona, "They haven't gotten their hands on any evidence so please don't worry about it."

"Tsh... I paid a high price to that nasty octo-punk for his help. If something goes wrong it's you who's getting fried, be prepared." Leona replied, with an angry face.

"Prep for the main dish is going smoothly." Ruggie smiled.

"We'll make sure to get those Diasomnia jerks to squeal." The brown-haired savanaclaw residents spoke up.

"Aah, I'm so excited to see it play out. I want to see Malleus on his knees in shame in front of Leona. The whole world is sure to applaud us... Even a hyena-like me could get a big-name scout." Ruggie chuckled.

"The pro leagues are gonna want us too." The brown-haired resident said.

"Hah. You guys are already getting excited like you've already caught your prey." Leona smirk.

"And your popularity will skyrocket, Leona!" The red-haired resident said.

"Everyone in the Sunset Savannah is gonna think Leona is a Better fit to be king." The brown-haired residents added.

"Theory and practice are two different things," Leona mumbled then sighed.

"huh!?" Ruggie hummed.

"Nothing." Leona yawned, "... I'm going to bed. Scatter."

"Roger. Good night, Leona." Ruggie said as he goes to his room, the two residents also went to their rooms.

"Being the top at school doesn't mean the whole world gets turned on its head," Leona mumbled as he walked back to his room.

"Tsh!? Stubborn, idiot!" Magnus mumbled as he stares at Leona from above the waterfalls.

Drip drip drip

Y/n, Lucas, Grim, and Celestia entered their dorm, where they find a wolf and an owl seating on the sofa. Grim went upstairs and go to sleep already, while the others stayed in the lounge as they both exchange explaining the situation they were in.

"Hmmm... I see. So, the Andalasia and the black witch are making their move." Lucas said, placing his index finger on his chin.

"A new war in Andalasia will soon begin." Celestia sighed.

"I'm sure, the black witch is already making her move to the castle." Felix clenched his teeth.

"Eeeh!? Do we have to cooperate in this war as well?" Olivia warned.

"Of course, we are the princess familiar. Wherever she goes, we must go too." Felix said. Soon everyone turned their gaze to their master, who is sitting next to the window quit. Y/n eyes are closed as her arms are crossed together.

The girl uses her magic to communicate her soul at the Andalasia palace. She entered the castle and goes straight to her grandfather's study room. In the study room, she saw King Shin standing while looking through his window. The old man grinned and then turn to his back.

"Y/n, I know. You are here, come show yourself." Shin told the girl. Y/n makes a shadow copy of herself in every detail while wearing her commander knight uniform.

"Good evening, your majesty." Y/n curtsies down.

"Grandpa could be fine, my dear. After all, you are my beloved granddaughter." Shin walks to the couch and sits down. "What brings you here in Andalasia?"

"Do you need to ask me why I am here? Even though you already know the answer to that question. Grandpa," Y/n seat down on the couch facing Shin. "I am here because I heard from my familiar that the Andalasia and Nari--"

"Y/N." Shin shouted before she could finish, "Sorry about that! I remind you; we don't speak that person's name in this house if you are forgetting that woman is a murderer in the royal family. Please be careful, calling out that name around this place."

The girl nodded, "Yes, of course. Apologize."

"It's fine! So, you here, because you want answers about the upcoming war." Shin said as Y/n gently nod, "Every well, this morning the council and I had a meeting about the upcoming war. That we decided to take a careful and slow action on, how we are supposed to defeat our enemy without actually destroying Andalasia."

"Are the council planning on bringing me into the war... like the other wars that I fought before." Y/n crossed her arms.

"No, they actually think that you should step down in this one," Shin said, giving the girl a surprised reaction.

"What did you just say? Step down." Y/n raised an eyebrow. "Wow, this is new... Isn't it because she is after my dark magic or is this about seventh seals?"

"Both of them are the biggest reason, why they didn't allow you to join. The witch magic isn't like any other, we experience before. Her aura is pure black and produces more powerful dark magic than you and anyone else. We don't want to take any risk on our hands, for you and Andalasia. That's why we ask you to step down"

"Fine, fine. I and my familiar will step down." Y/n sighed, "Wait, if I'm not fighting in the front line, then who will lead the Andalasia army?"

"Your older brother, Daisuke." I grit my teeth and clench my hand on my other arm as Y/n heard her brother's name. "Daisuke can perform his light magic perfectly, and with his unique magic. We attack them without bringing the war to Andalasia."

"Tsh, damn it," Y/n murmured. "May I ask, when will the war begin?"

"That hasn't yet been concluded... But Daisuke reported to me this morning that her right-hand man and the number seven of the sinister invaded the castle from the east. Knowing that we couldn't let our guard down for a second, I order some of the knights to go to the city to make sure everyone is safe, and I asked our magicians to create a strong barrier around the kingdom. So, they won't go past us again." Shin clarified to Y/n.

"I see! So, you and everyone else don't need me to be a part of the war. So, I will be taking my leave, grandpa."

But before she could leave Shin spoke up, "Have you encountered any weird things that happening in your school lately, Y/n?" Shin asked her.

'Encounter any weird things?' She thought to herself, "I encounter weird things every day because that school is full of strange people." She said in low voice.

"Huh!? Did you say anything, my dear?" He asked as the girl shook her head.

"No, I haven't."

"I see, that's great..." Shin let out a breath, "I heard the magic shift tournament is coming up soon. I recall you playing magift when you were little, so are you going to join the game."

"That... I haven't decided on it yet." Y/n said, then placed her hand on the chest.

"Also... I just realized why you do look like a human. Y/n." Shin gazed at the form she uses. "Is someone bullying you because you are mixed with fairy, fae, and human blood? If they are, I would like to speak with those students and your headmaster."

"N-no, grandpa. It's not like that. I just... want to keep my true identity from others that's all." Y/n said as Shin sighed.

"Why are you two very alike?" Shin mumbled, "I said this once to your mother and may figure out I will say this to you. Being who you are, is what makes you strong don't let anyone judge or make fun of you because you are different from them. You should accept what you truly are, and not someone that isn't you. If you act like a different person is like losing someone who you once knew." Y/n stared at her grandpa wide open.

"When your mother was young, she is afraid that someone will make fun of her because she is a half-fairy and half-fae." A female entered the room and that makes Y/n turn around to see her grandma Kristin entering the room.

"Grandma," Y/n mumbled Kristin goes to the girl.

"...but after she overcomes who she is. Sayuri starts to become true to herself and everyone. I'm sure, you would do that something." Kristin kissed Y/n's cheek.

'I'm not afraid, and I don't care if they make fun of me. I just...don't want anyone to know, who I truly am.' Y/n thought to herself. "Thank you, grandma and grandpa. I should be getting going now, I still have something to do tomorrow. Please take care of yourself and good night." Her body turned black, and it goes under the shadow of the table.

"She has grown strong like her mother. Right, dear." Kristin said then turned to Shin.

"Yeah, but... It seems like I failed to keep my promise to Sayuri." Shin said, "I promised her that we will protect Y/n and Daisuke, but now after looking at them I believe her baby girl and her little boy isn't children anymore."

"Oh, Shin," Kristin mumbled; she stood up and seat next to him. "There's one thing we keep her promise. We will make sure that Y/n and Daisuke are safe, and away from that witch then bring their father back in one piece."

"Yeah," Shin said in a soft voice; nodded.

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"Ah! I don't want to go to war... there are so much blood and dead people. Ah, ahh!?" Olivia warned. While Lucas and Celestia sighed.

"Idiot! You're not the one who will decide what we should do?" Felix told Olivia as he hit his head onto hers.

"Ow, that hurt." While the two familiars fight, their master's eyes open.

"Felix, Olivia, stop fighting!" Y/n spoke up as everyone turned their attention to her.

"Ne! Y/n, are we going to the war too?" Olivia asked, sounding like she doesn't want to part it.

"No, we are not," Y/n answered, she stands up. "Grandpa and the royal council have decided that all of us will step down and let my older brother take over the army."

"HUH!?" Celestia, Felix, and Olivia shouted.

"Lord Daisuke taking in charge of the army, I couldn't even imagine him fighting in the war," Lucas said with his index finger on his chin.

"Are they clearly serious about this? Ahhh!?" Felix exclaimed. While Celestia starts walking sideways, thinking why did they decide to bring Daisuke into the war? A few minutes later an idea comes to her mind.

"They are planning on using his unique magic" Everyone's attention turns to the white wolf, "Daisuke's unique magic is Unlimited Blade. It allows him to materialize anything he imagines out of thin air. He can also create projections beforehand and store them in his reality marble is to deploy them later when needed. Using Tracing Daisuke can also duplicate everything regarding the creation and existence of any object."

"The council figure that in order to protect the kingdom without anyone getting hurt or leaving their homes. Is to use Lord Daisuke's reality marble to bring the war and their enemy inside that place." Lucas finds out the plan of the royal council.

"Eh!? That may actually work if they win the fight." Felix said, Celestia, smacking the back of his head. "What?"

Y/n sighed, "Let them handle the war as for us. We need to be ready for tomorrow and catch the culprit." Before the girl headed to the stairs, she turned at her four familiars. "One thing, if you ever saw a black crystal same as from the mine. Grab it before Grim gets a chance to eat it all, okay."

"Yes, your highness." Four familiars said in unison, and soon they entered her shadow. Y/n glance at the window and look at the moon as a wind gentle blow her hair back.

"I wonder, what lie ahead us next?" Y/n asked herself, then starts walking to the stairs. 'Whatever it is, I will overcome.'

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