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"Whoa, whoa, hold the phone. Does that mean…"

"Halloween's never gonna end?!"

Upon hearing Ace's statement, the students had started clamoring.

"Quiet!" Trein shouted, the students going silent once more. "Whatever the case may be, we need to investigate further." Crowley announced.

Crowley looks at the remaining housewardens. "Housewardens, please remain here for an emergency response meeting. Everyone else will take shelter in our campus's most secure location—the Mirror Chamber."

Crowley then glances at the remaining vice housewardens and the teachers. "Vice Housewardens, I ask that you lead the students over there. And I would like the teachers to check all seven dorms to ensure we haven't missed any students."

"Understood." The teachers replied in unison before leaving to check the dorms.

"Hey, uh..." Ace spoke up. "Yes? What is it, Trappola?" Crowley asked.

"Would it be cool if I made a pitstop somewhere first?" Ace answered. Riddle sighs, crossing his arms in annoyance before speaking up. "Need I remind you that this an emergency, Ace?"

"Look, I'm just a little worried about Y/n, Yuu and Grim over at Ramshackle." Ace stated. This caught the attention of Sebek who immediately speak up. "I wouldn't feel right letting a weak human go out by himself. I shall escort you!"

Ace looks at Sebek with a raised brow. "Huh? Nobody was askin' for that." "What?! How DARE you reject my generous offer! And how DARE you call the Overseer by his name!" Sebek shouted.

"Come on, Ace, don't be rude. I'm sure Sebek's worried about them too. But yes, you shouldn't really call the Overseer by his name unless he gave you premission to call him that." Trey assured, while also reminding Ace.

"Oh, yes, I was JUST debating whom I should ask to check on that dorm! Trappola, Zigvolt, I would be happy for you to go. But I don't wish to send two freshmen out by themselves..." Crowley glances at Trye. "Clover, go with them, if you would."

Trey nodded. "Yes, sir. Will do." Riddle looks at the three. "Be careful you three." Ace rolls his eyes at Riddle's comment. "Yeah, yeah, I got it!"

The trio soon enough left the office to go check the Ramshackle dorm. Rook step up to Crowley before asking. "Headmage, might I remain here and join the meeting? I have something I wish to share."

Crowley nodded. "Very well. We'll hear you out."

"I'll leave you to it, Rook." Jamil replied. Rook smiled and nodded at Jamil's words. "Right. I trust you to guide everyone safely to the Mirror Chamber, then."

"I will. Come on, guys. Let's go." Jamil guided the students out of the office to the Mirror Champer.

"Okay, what've you got, Rook? I'm guessing you didn't want to say it in front of an audience." Leona asked, wanting to get this over with.

"My mind must be an open book to you, Roi des Lions.And it would appear I'm not the only one with something to share." Rook answered before looking behind him. "Come on out, now. No need to hide." Riddle raised a brow in confusion. "Wait, who's hiding?"