Tartarus - Emergency Stairs
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We haven't had much chance to speak since reuniting, and now we're navigating an enemy stronghold...
But while we've got this downtime, I'd like to take a moment to say something to you all. |
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What is it, Roi du Poison? |
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First—you, Rook.
You're my vice housewarden, yet you abandoned Pomefiore.
I know you don't usually act like a proper vice housewarden...
But after Styx's attack, the campus was surely in chaos.
And yet here you are, galivanting around by yourself.
As housewarden, I cannot overlook this. |
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...... |
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Now just hold on, Vil! Rook came to get you, despite knowing all the danger— |
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Zip it.
My abduction and Rook's dereliction of duty are two entirely separate matters.
The other vice housewardens aren't here because they're all doing their jobs, running their dorms.
I'm ashamed of my poor judgment in nominating a vice housewarden so irresponsible he'd abandon his dorm at the drop of a hat. |
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Hey... That ain't no way to talk to him! |
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It's fine, Epel. Vil's ire is entirely justified.
I was prepared to be dismissed as vice housewarden the moment I left campus. |
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But that ain't fair...! |
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Next—Epel and [MC]. Do you have ANY idea how reckless it was to come here?
You're inept children playing at being heroes. That doesn't help anyone.
Quite frankly, you're nuisances. |
| I couldn't just sit around and do nothing, okay? | (I kinda knew that, but oof...) |
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...What fools you are.
*huff*
Well, that takes care of everything I had to say as Pomefiore's housewarden.
Now for what I want to say as plain old Vil Schoenheit. |
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Pardon? |
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Here's the truth...
When Idia told me you all had come here, I was beside myself with joy.
I've been holding it in ever since we met up with each other.
May I give you all a hug and kiss? |
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- Vil kisses all three of them*
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| Did I just get kissed on the cheek by a world-class supermodel...? | Where did this come from?! |
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Come, now. You act like things like this are completely beyond my understanding. Can't I show my gratitude?
My hunter. My poison apple. And you, [MC]...
Thank you for coming after me.
I'll make certain you're all returned to school safely. |
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And we'll do the same for you, our queen. |
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Heh heh! I ain't gonna lose this time!
Oh, guess what, Vil! I learned my signature spell on the way here! |
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What?! |
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He did indeed. You saw it yourself, I presume.
Surely you didn't miss the Charons encased in lovely glass cages. |
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Wait... that was Epel's signature spell? |
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Yessir!
Crimson Slumber traps a target in a barrier and immobilizes them.
I haven't perfected it just yet, though. My success rate's like maybe 30, 40 percent... |
| He saved my life with it. | It works as a shield AND a cage! |
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The Charons had us surrounded and we were quite at our wits' end. That's when Epel's signature spell awakened within him.
Never have I been so disappointed that my eyes lack the ability to record.
Would that I could have captured the moment to share with you, Vil! |
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Heh... It is a pity I wasn't there to see it.
But something tells me I'll get to witness Epel in action all too soon. |
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Ah... Yes, you're quite right. |
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What is it, guys? You're both frowning. |
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Ready yourself, Epel. Something's coming from below! |
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