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You three are expelled!

No. This isn't happening. After everything I did to get to this place…

I shall grant you a chance to redeem yourselves.

Then I'll go get one! Just tell me where to find it!

Yes, if you insist.

That said, if I do not have the magestone in hand by tomorrow morning,

you will all three be expelled.

I'm gonna find that thing, no matter what it takes.

TO THE ENCHANTED MINE

It's creeping me out a little that it's so quiet.

Let's just grab this rock and roll on outta here.

-Oh. Huh? -Hmm?

A house?

You think anybody's home?

Hello.

It looks like it's abandoned.

The table and chairs are all kinda, you know, small.

Four, five, six, seven… What went on in here?

Well, probably a mining operation.

But who knows how long ago it got shut down.

I'm not seeing anything that looks like it would help us out with the magestones, so…

I mean, duh, we're not gonna find anything in here,

we'll need to head into the mine shaft, right?

I was hoping for tools or something.

At least some kind of light source.

Oh. Well, not for nothing, there's a candle.

Yeah and it's not too burnt down yet.

That's fortunate. But I don't see any matches around here, do you?

How come you can't just light it with magic?

You can't just, like, snap your fingers and "poof."

The most important thing is

whether or not you can clearly visualize the magic in your mind before you cast it.

If they can't, the spell won't take shape in the physical world.

Definitely not an instant gratification kind of thing.

You really gotta practice.

Which is why magic schools like Night Raven College exist at all.

These are so freakin' little.

That's interesting. So even lighting a candle's not a simple task...

Sounds like someone could use some extra firepower.

-Grim? -Wha...

The monster…

Wait, were you trailing us?

The great Grim would be happy to be of help.

Provided, of course, you're willing to let me tag along.

-Huh? -And what do you expect out of it?

I'm gonna get my hands on a magestone, too!

Ain't a lotta things out there that could make my magic even stronger,

I'm pretty cool.

So, then, what use are we to you, exactly?

That's a good question.

You might have one already if you'd gone on your own.

Hey, it's not like I'm too scared to go in there alone or anything!

You guys are the chickens, not me!

So I just figured I'd come down here out of the kindness of my heart

to help protect you all, all right?

'Cause you obviously need it!

You boys let Captain Grim lead the way.

We'll be there in a flash with me in charge.

Well, at least this way,

we don't have to waste any time trying to find the entrance ourselves.

Huh?

What happened to Captain Grim leading the way?

Never mind! You guys go first.

Okay. That's it. I'm pooped.

I could be wrong, but these all look like normal rocks.

Could be there just aren't any magestones left, you know.

Hey! We're not giving up, so look harder.

Geez, who died and made you cave boss, you boring old nag?

I shouldn't even be here right now! This is your fault for fighting on campus!

How is it my fault? That furball went on a rampage!

But you started it! You insulted my honor, you fiend!

And I'd do it again.

Hey, give it a rest, you two.

Am I the only one in this stupid mine who remembers what we're doing here?

If we don't bring that magestone back by morning, we're all expelled!

Yeah! I know!

And if you keep bossin' me around, I'll let 'em do it!

How about you get back to the task at hand

instead of acting like baby?

-You're one to talk, you big whiner! -Go back…

Whatever! I'm looking way harder than you are!

Are ya? Cause it looks like you're just…

-Hey. -…playin' around in the dirt.

Did you guys just hear a voice?

-Where? There? -Hmm?

I can't really imagine anyone else being all the way in here.

No give…

No give…

What the heck is that thing?

Like I would know.

No give! Mine!

My stone…

Uh, did it say something about a stone?

Yeah, it did. You think it means a magestone?

What? I knew there had to be one in here somewhere...

Hold it. You're not gonna fight that thing!

Of course I am! That monster is obviously protecting a magestone.

So, we're going in.

-We're what? -Yeah, are you insane?

I'm out!

Genius though I am, even I'm not going after that thing!

Then leave if you want to, but I refuse to be expelled from this academy!

Deuce.

Yeah, I don't think an education anywhere is worth risking your life!

You really wanna die for a stupid rock?

Let's just forget it and turn back.

Shut up!

I'm sick and tired of hearing you run your mouth!

I'm going.

If you cowards want to sit here quaking in your boots, then be my guest!

No, wait!

Hey, freak face!

Huh?

Yeah. Got your attention.

Come on. Fight me. I'm taking your magestone.

Stone… No… Mine…

Get out!

You okay?

There's a whole lot of power in that swing.

Too bad I'm faster!

Whoa! What is this stuff?

No give!

Deuce!

Go away!

Come on! You better have a plan!

I sure don't!

Hey, monster. We're over here!

Get out!

That was awesome, Ace. Thanks.

Now it's my turn!

No!

No take stone!

So that literally did nothing.

Get out!

Deuce!

Get out!

Here. Can you stand?

Y-Yeah, I'm okay.

Hey, look.

No doubt about it, that's a magestone.

Stone.

-No give! -Hey! It's headed straight for you!

Let's grab that thing and get back to...

-Nope, you and I are getting out of here! -H-Hey, put me down!

Get out!

You shouldn't just go charging in like that.

Are you stupid or something?

No kidding!

It's like you turned into an entirely different person for a second.

Yeah, sorry. I was a little upset.

But we did spot a magestone back there.

So if we can do something about that monster…

Like what? What do we do about that?

-Wait. -Huh?

There's always a path to victory.

And with an opponent this strong,

I think planning a team counterattack will be the way to go.

There's only one monster,

so I'm confident we can win if we work together.

FIRST - SECOND - MIDDLE FOURTH - FINAL ATTACKER

Huh? Work with this Goody Two-shoes?

Sorry, there's a zero percent chance of that.

Yeah, I'm not working with him!

Let me get this straight. You'd rather we get expelled together, then. Cool.

Wow, getting kicked out of school on your first day, huh?

What a couple of lame-os.

LAME - EXPULSION

-No, I don't wanna be lame! That's lame! -No, how will I face Mommy?

Fine, whatever!

Sounds like you have a plan, so spill it already.

Yeah, I'm not getting expelled.

Stone…

-Mine… -Hey, monster!

Over here!

Get out!

Yeah, you can do it! Follow me!

Little farther.

Okay let's do this!

Ready, Ace? You're up!

Here we go!

-Get out! -That didn't work!

This kid's gonna get his butt kicked if I don't get in there!

Wait! Not yet.

Just give him another minute.

Get out!

I gotta hit him with this next one.

Okay!

Gale force winds!

All right, Grim! Second phase! Your turn!

Leave it to me.

The great Grim's blazin' hot fire!

Ha! See what happens when my wind fans Grim's puny little flames?

They are not puny!

Final attacker… Ready, Deuce? You're on!

Take aim, clear your mind.

I need the biggest, heaviest thing I can think of.

Come forth!

Giant cauldron!

Cauldron! Cauldron! Cauldron! Cauldron!

My stone…

Hey, yeah. So, uh, do you know how to summon literally anything else?

Why don't you worry about your own magic instead of complaining!

Here we go! Now's our chance to attack together!

Let's do it! Super extra large gust of wind!

And here's a blazin' hot inferno!

Uh, did we do it?

I think we did.

We won! We beat it!

Yay!

You know, your cauldrons are actually pretty useful.

You're not so bad yourself, hurricane.

Really great work there, team.

N-No, don't go thinking we're like BFFs or anything!

Yeah, for real, this doesn't mean anything.

We only won because of my unparalleled genius!

Nah, getting defensive is pretty lame too.

I hate to admit it, but honestly it was all you.

Seriously. Without Yu's plans, we never would have beaten that thing.

Give yourselves a little credit for swallowing your pride.

Now, let's grab that stone and head back to school.

-Stone… -Huh?

All mine!

Mine!

Honestly.

That monster was barely a threat. And still you fools struggle?

Housewarden. You came all this way to help us out?

We really appreciate it!

You're mistaken, I fear.

Wha…

Why would I go out of my way to help rule-breakers?

Ace Trappola.

Deuce Spade.

You are both in violation

of Queen of Hearts rule number 304,

which clearly states, "On days when a hedgehog sneezes,

all playing card soldiers must gather together to perform a song."

What?

When a hedgehog what?

We sing when it sneezes?

We received a report at 1600 hours today that a hedgehog had, in fact, sneezed,

and when all the students of our House gathered to sing,

the two of you were absent!

You have committed a serious crime!

I thought that burning the statue would have been the serious crime.

Yeah, I can't say I understand that.

My soldiers, take them into custody at once.

Yes, Housewarden.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, can you rewind a little first?

Okay, just relax. We wouldn't want to see you get hurt.

Please, there's something we need to take care of first!

Sorry, kid. Housewarden's direct orders.

What do you mean hedgehog? Like an actual hedgehog?

I have to bring a stone to the Headmage!

Would you just let go?

I'm serious, that hurts!

What are you going to do with them?

Frankly, outsider, that is none of your concern.

This is an internal matter for Heartslabyul House.

So, this is a magestone.

I'll be having that now, thank you!

I'm taking this back to the campus.

You don't want Ace and Deuce to get expelled, do you?

Who cares?

I used up too much magic power and now I'm starving.

I want a can of tuna.

Hmm?

Oh, what's that? Something smells delicious!

It's coming from outside.

H-Hey!

Oh, yeah. That's exactly what I was lookin' for.

Hmm?

Hey, uh, aren't those the remains of that monster we killed?

-You know it! -Wait, you're not...

Mmm!

Just don't make yourself sick.

So… So…

So good!

Hmm?

Oh, my!

You… You did it.

You actually returned with the exact magestone I needed.

How extraordinary.

And you have quite the talent as a beast master, as well.

-A beast master? -Oh, yes.

The students of Night Raven College are chosen by the Dark Mirror

for their talents, not their, shall I say, personalities.

They take great pride in their abilities and as a result,

most would never consider cooperating with one another in such a way.

Kinda bad-mouthing your disciples, ain't ya?

And yet you, my friend,

were able to convince two such students to successfully work together!

It is a talent that this academy and its future sorely need.

Consequently…

…along with revoking the expulsion of misters Trappola and Spade,

I offer this:

Both you and Monster Grim shall be graciously extended the qualification

to enroll in this academy as a duo.

Eh?

-Enroll as a duo? -Indeed.

Monster Grim, who has proven their magical abilities this day,

will support you, the magic-less Mr. Enma.

And we shall enlist you as Monster Grim's prefect

to ensure they do not cause further trouble,

as the lad has yet to adapt to human society.

Like a chaperone?

You really mean I… I get to study at this school for real?

I get to stay?

Huh?

You're realizing your dream.

Congrats. You're one step closer.

Yeah.

With that settled, I shall bestow the tokens of your enrollment.

It's a magestone.

Custom designed to be easily handled, even with paws.

I finally did it! Am I the coolest or what?

And for you, Mr. Enma…

…this ghost camera captures not only the subject's physical form,

but a portion of their soul as well.

Do use it to record your life as a prefect here.

I will, sir.

Have I not been truly, overwhelmingly kind?

Finally… Finally…

My life as a real student is about to begin.

Let's go knock 'em dead!

Yeah.

How doth the little crocodile improve his shining tail,

and pour the waters of the Nile

-on every golden scale? -…on every golden scale?

Oh, how cheerfully he seems to grin,

how neatly he spreads his claws

and welcomes the little fishes in with gently smiling jaws.

What an inconvenience this has turned out to be.

Oh, my. Jade, you look as though something is bothering you.

Oh! Rook!

As a matter of fact, Azul had to leave to attend a house warden meeting

and it's put me in something of a bind.

-I'm sure you can see the issue here. -Ah, non.

We don't have enough people to work the Mostro Lounge tonight.

Oui oui, of course.

-Alors… -Uh…

…without the Roi de I'Effort you are in trouble,

because this leaves you short-staffed?

Azul is very proactive about advertising certain menu items.

When he's not around, our sales tend to… well…

You're staring the solution right in the face.

Bonjour, Floyd.

If we're down a set of hands,

why don't we borrow the Seagull for a tour of duty?

The Seagull. This is my nickname now?

Come on, you know you wanna help out.

You really would be of great assistance if you can spare the time.

Hmm.

Oui, I will do it.

Yay! Thanks, bird man.

And with that all settled, why don't we head over?

Was he standing around with this troubled look in his eyes

as part of a plan to lure me in?

That's Monsieur Prémédité for you.

Floyd, will you help get these drinks to our guests on the floor?

What? I don't wanna. Why are we still so backed up?

Actually, yeah. Where did Rook go?

Uh, dunno.

He seemed so happy to help before, but…

Bonjour, monsieur.

-Here is your drink. -Great, thank you...

I'm your serveur, Rook Hunt!

Le Chasseur d'Amour, who devotes his very life

to beauty and helping the beautiful.

Enchanté, monsieur.

Uh, cool.

Are you perhaps visiting this lounge tonight to recharge your mind and body

in preparation for another day as a student of this academy?

-How truly très bien. -Hmm.

Yeah. So, uh, drink?

Oui, bien sûr. A wonderful drink!

Monsieur has wisely chosen this délicieux strawberry soda.

See how it sparkles in the light.

A perfect match for you, monsieur.

Ah, yes, fresh and fragrant.

Well, I can't exactly say I'm surprised.

That looks like fun.

Me next, me next. I wanna do one!

Hey, buddy! My name's Floyd. Nice to meet to ya!

Hi…

-Killjoy, much? -Huh?

You're here, so let's get a little loosey-goosey.

Let me get you a menu so you can order something else, huh?

Uh… I'm good with this.

For now, maybe.

Have you tried the crab? We got a crab sandwich.

There's a baby shrimp rice pilaf too.

What ya say?

Uh, sure.

Coming right up!

Oh, my. You want to compete with me, yes?

In that case, may the best man win.

Yeah, that's gonna be me.

-Monsieur! May I get you another… -Gonna ring ya up for one of these…

And you, monsieur? Ah! Do not run away!

Let's see…

We have a record high in sales today!