57 49. Trap




 A man who was in a struggle with Elea at the entrance ceremony comes downstairs from us. Behind him are three men who are probably his cronies. This guy's name was Malfoy Rodriguez, I believe. I think he was the eldest son of Count Rodriguez's family. He said so in his self-introduction. And Malfoy and the others surrounding Elea.

"...What? I'm busy training with my team right now, though?

 Elea asked, and Malfoy said

Don't say that I've forgotten about you. I've got to pay you back for the ceremony.

 And draws his sword. And then he swings it straight to Elea. What the hell is that guy doing!

Huh!

 Elea didn't expect to be slashed at, and was too late to avoid it, but she managed to block it with Barbados.

"What the hell are you doing?

 and Dagris also draws his sword. Lane also holds up his staff.

'Ah? It's none of your business. This woman needs to be our plaything as a drop in the bucket before this!

 Malfoy starts laughing. There.

You've got to be kidding me.

 And Dagris slashes at him. Malfoy defends Dagris's sword effortlessly and then steps back.

'You're in danger. 'Watch out, commoner.'

 Malfoy snickers. Dagris couldn't stand it, and Dagris slashes at him again. But

' Wait, Da Gris! It's a trap!

 The moment I said it, it was too late. At that time, Malfoy had put his sword away in its sheath and had given it to his cronies, so he didn't have it. According to the rules of this school, dueling is encouraged, but only if both of them have weapons or if they specialize in fighting, they are only allowed if they are willing to fight. If the opponent has a weapon, they're allowed to make a surprise attack. Slashing at an unarmed person is treated as the same as slashing at an unarmed person.

 Earlier with Elea, it was allowed because Elea had a weapon, but this time, because Malfoy didn't have a weapon, he would be punished if he slashed at her. And.

Geez!

 And Malfoy falls down. He's got a cut on his shoulder and is holding it in his hand.

'What? Huh?

 And Dagris looks puzzled. And it's as if he's been waiting there.

What is this all about?

 And a male teacher walks in.

'Oh, Dr. Zonno! Help me! That man suddenly slashed at me!

 And Malfoy hides in the shadow of a teacher called Zonno. His face has a smile of amusement on it. .........d*mn! We're being set up!

What! You can't do that! You will have to report this to the headmaster. I'm not going to attack someone who doesn't want to fight, even if they are a knight. You must be prepared for this.

 and Zonno leaving the training camp. Malfoy is

Now you three will have to play together in a rivalry. So.... I'm going to humiliate you in front of everyone. Woman. You are going to regret challenging me. Well, if you're going to get down on your knees naked, I won't have to forgive you!

 He laughs and leaves. His cronies follow him with a vulgar smile.

I'm sorry. Because I interfered.

 Dagris mutters in frustration. His hands are clenched to the point of bleeding. Renee looks at him with concern.

'It's not,' she says. It's my fault. I'm the one who got you into trouble for joining this squad.

 Elea says, too. Everyone is in a gloomy mood.

''Well let's go to Mary-sensei's for now. We have to do something about it.''

 I suggest that they all nod. Then I head to the staff room. Then.

'Oh! Mr. Ray, and everyone else! It was just perfect!

 And Miss Mary comes running in front of me.

'Ladies and gentlemen, the Headmaster would like to see you. I've heard a few things, but Dr. Zonno said that Mr. Dagris cut Mr. Malfoy down...'

 And Dr. Mary looks at Dauglis.

''Well let's go to the headmaster for now.

 We walk for a few minutes. We reach the Dean's office and we go inside. Inside is Master, Vice President Melody, and for some reason Alexia, Malfoy and Dr. Zono.

'You're here, Dr. Mary. You guys can come inside too.

 The master urges us to go inside. Malfoy and Dr. Zonno look at me with a sickening smile. Don't look at me.

'Dr. Zonno told me about it, Mr. Dagris. Is it true that you slashed at Mr. Malfoy?

 The master asks Dagris. Dagris hesitates and tells him the truth. That's where Master Zonno comes in.

Headmaster! If this happens early in the school year, it will be a hindrance to future school life. I think we should expel these students from the school to prevent them from being sent out in the future. And this time it was a commoner who committed it.

 Dr. Zono makes a ridiculous suggestion. You bastard, I want to punch you.

"Wait a minute, Dr. Zonno! This is all too hasty! I could think about it some more!

 Dr. Mary argues with him. But Dr. Zonno doesn't listen to her. On the contrary, she refutes to listen to him.

'If we let incidents like this one go down lightly, some other students might do it too! It's the first punishment that's crucial to prevent that from happening!

But!

 And the conversation goes parallel. Then the master finally opens his mouth.

'That's enough. The punishment for you, Dagris, is one week's house arrest. You will not be allowed to participate in a fight. This shall be your punishment.

 Zonno looked surprised when his master said that.

'Nah! Dean, that's too light, no matter how much you think it is!

What, you have an opinion about me?

 And intimidate Dr. Zonno. Dr. Zonno is also in a cold sweat.

'That's enough of this talk. Dr. Zono and Mr. Malfoy, that's enough for now. Ray, you and the others can talk some more.'

 The two of them are asked to leave, and they leave the headmaster's office, glaring at us. And when we see that they've left, the master suddenly starts laughing. What the hell?

'Haha, you've been set up beautifully, Ray. I'll have to keep a close eye on you.

 This master. He's laughing at me, pointing at me. I want to hit you with that smile. It's impossible. People around me are confused by the exchange between me and my mentor. Alexia and Vice Chancellor Melody are sighing, though.

'........Dean. So we're going to be the three of us in the rivalry?

 I'll ask my mentor about it. I have to check it out for now. He doesn't like the fact that I called him headmaster instead of master, so he makes his mouth agape. As expected, I can't say it in front of everyone.

''Yeah, you will. If you can't, you can abstain.''

 He looks at me with a grin on his face. 'Oh, I want to hit you.

'No, I'll join in as it is. I need to bang Malfoy's face in.'

 I say, and the master nods with satisfaction. Everyone in the group nods as well.

''I'll kill him,''

"I'm gonna put a rock in that disgusting face!

 ........I'm so scared. And then there's Dagris.

I'm sorry, guys.

 And he bows his head.

'I'll hit you for Dagris!

 I say, and both Elea and Renee nod at me. I'm going to swell that grin on their faces.