“Excuse me, Miss Rasakila,” Olivia spoke to her after entering Nalitta’s office.
“Yes, what is it, Olivia?” Nalitta asked, lifting her eyes up from the book she was reading.
“There is someone from academy’s administration asking to see a person in charge of our student club,” Olivia informed.
“From academy’s administration?” Nalitta squinted her eyes, her facial expression showing she either became surprised or worried. “Please, let them in.”
“Yes, Miss Rasakila,” Olivia said before bowing down and inviting the person to enter.
“Hello, my name is Nelly. I am the personal assistant to Miss Sweetbell. Are you in charge of the Elite Magicians student club?” Nelly spoke to Nalitta after entering her office.
“My name is Nalitta Rasakila. I am a personal assistant to our student club’s president myself, but since Mister Vilmanos is away I am temporarily in charge of the club. How can I be of service, Miss Nelly?” Nalitta spoke back to her respectfully.
“I bring a message from Miss Sweetbell regarding your student club’s restriction to enter the Magic Dungeon. The restriction time has been extended by one additional week. Here are the documents confirming it,” Nelly was brief and to the point.
“What? But… why?” Nalitta asked, clearly not expecting to hear such a news.
“There has been a report made that the Elite Magicians student club’s members were harassing and threatening Narias Talrone’s student club’s members. Miss Sweetbell asked me to let you know that this type of behavior will not be tolerated,” Nelly explained before adding. “You will find the detailed report within the documents I have given you. Now, if you excuse me.”
“Miss… Rasakilla?” Olivia asked, looking at Nalitta who was voraciously reading the report that has been delivered to her.
“Olivia, please call everyone to the main meeting room immediately. Tell them it is regarding the Magic Dungeon exploration and that everyone needs to be present, even those who are training outside,” Nalitta said after finishing reading the report.
“Yes, Miss Rasakilla,” Olivia said, bowing her head before leaving.
“Sigh…” Nalitta dropped her head after she was left alone. “Who could’ve thought it would be such a hindrance?” She shook her head.
{a short while later in the main meeting room}
“Thank you for coming, everyone,” Nalitta greeted the students gathered in a large room that could’ve been considered an auditorium. The total number of students must’ve been over fifty. “I will go straight to the point. I was truly expecting for the Elite Magicians student club members to be so much better than this.”
“Huh? What is she talking about? What happened? Why does Miss Rasakilla look so angry?” Whispers echoed through the auditorium.
“Aren’t the members of the Elite Magicians student club supposed to be intelligent and possess high diplomatic skills?” Nalitta continued, making many students gasp in astonishment with how fiercely she delivered her message. “I have just received a notification from the academy’s administration that the restriction for our club to enter the Magic Dungeon was extended by an additional week because some of our club’s students have been threatening and causing trouble to Narias Talrone’s student club members.”
“Huh? What? Causing trouble? The restriction was extended? This can’t be!” Surprised and disappointed gasps were heard around the room..
“I am literally feeling ashamed of being a part of the Elite Magicians student club right now. Is our student club full of ruffians and incompetent bullies who have no communication skills? What kind of example does that show to the rest of the students at the academy? Imagine going from being number one student club to becoming the laughingstock of the whole academy,” Nalitta really knew her way with words, making almost everybody being present here squirm just from thinking about what she has said becoming a reality.
“What? No way! We’re not like that!” The shouts erupted from the students.
“Really? Then what are your results? Everyone knows our student club’s situation regarding the Magic Dungeon and we had an extended meeting only two days ago about what must be done in order for our club to be allowed to enter the Magic Dungeon again. It was bad enough for a certain group of our club members to be so incompetent as to not only cancel a Magic Dungeon run but also treat an official Magic Dungeon Guide with disrespect. And now, instead of using your communication and diplomatic skills that I am certain a lot of you are boasting about to mend the damage that has been done, some of you actually made the Elite Magicians student club situation even worse,” Nalitta delivered her message while staying calm and composed.
“Tch… of course I have brilliant diplomatic skills. I’ve been privately tutored by the advisers who work at the royal capital,” one boy student declared proudly.
“That’s right. I come from a very affluent rank two family myself. My communication skills are second to none,” a girl student standing next to the same boy added, brushing her hair to the side.
“Is that so? Then how come you haven’t persuaded Narias Talrone to take you to the Magic Dungeon yet?” Nalitta asked, looking at both of them.
“Ah? That’s because…” the girl student wanted to say something but had no excuse.
“Elite Magicians team might’ve won the Field Battle Competition and has earned the right to participate in the Interschool Magic Power Games, but what about our club’s Magic Dungeon exploration achievements? Would you be satisfied being at the bottom of the list?” Nalitta asked in a very serious tone of her voice.
“Ah, but… we’ve been looking to talk to Narias Talrone, but he was nowhere to be found,” one girl student said.
“Yeah. He’s probably hiding on purpose, so our club would get punished even more,” another boy student added.
“If you don’t want other student clubs get ahead in terms of the Magic Dungeon exploration or worse, our student club starting to be ridiculed for not being allowed to enter Magic Dungeon at all, I suggest you get your act together and show some results. Also, rest assured that everything that happens at our student club will be reported to Mister Vilmanos. Now, whether Mister Vilmanos will be pleased and reward you for a job well done or punish you for being incapable of solving such a small issue as persuading a single person, Narias Talrone, to agree to take you to the Magic Dungeon is all up to you,” Nalitta said, becoming silent after that and letting the message sink in. Her words must’ve really made an impact, because the moment she mentioned her club president’s name, everyone in the room became very silent, with some of the students having cold shivers run down their spines
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“Miss… Rasakilla,” one girl student finally spoke up, raising her hand as if asking for a permission to speak.
“Yes, Alice?” Nalitta asked, turning to face her.
“Well… would you mind… giving some advice on how convince Narias Talrone to take us to the Magic Dungeon?” The same girl asked.
“Treating Narias Talrone’s student club members nicely and with respect would be a good start,” Nalitta said.
“What? You mean we have to be polite and bow our heads to the lower rank students? That’s outrageous,” one boy student protested.
“That would be absolutely humiliating,” another girl student added, furrowing her eyebrows.
“Do you really think so? Then let me ask you this, if someone treated your close friends badly, would you be willing to do a favor to that same person?” Nalitta asked all the students.
“N… no, but… that’s not the same. I don’t want to become friends with… those other students,” the boy student responded.
“I wasn’t talking about becoming friends with them. I am here to remind you that the Elite Magicians student club is forbidden from entering the Magic Dungeon and the only way for our club to be able to start going into the dungeon sooner is to persuade Narias Talrone to be the Guide,” Nalitta threw an argument back at the students.
“Tss…” the previous unhappy boy student clicked his tongue in response.
“Obviously, those club members who manage to achieve that and have the restriction to enter the Magic Dungeon removed will be generously rewarded, in addition to being allowed to accompany our student club’s official team to the Interschool Magic Power Games which will be held in the imperial capital,” Nalitta dangled additional carrot to motivate the students, as well as, to change their focus on the prize instead of what they didn’t want.
“Wow, go to the imperial capital. I want that. I’ll be the one to persuade Narias Talrone to take me to the Magic Dungeon,” and it helped, because many students became excited about the possibility.
{the next day at the Magic Research student club}
“Excuse me, is Miss Ileena here?” A girl asked after entering the Magic Research student club, finding several students in the main room downstairs.
“Ah, no. She is not back from the Magic Dungeon yet,” Dorothy, one of the newest members of the Magic Research club said.
“Huh? Hey, I know you. You’re… Nalitta from the Elite Magicians student club,” Flavia recognized the unexpected guest.
“Elite Magicians student club?” Dorothy gasped.
“Hello, Miss Flavia. How have you been?” Nalitta spoke to her.
“Oh, yeah. Hi,” Flavia said, showing a smile before waving her hand.
“Did you come here to cause trouble again?” Flamiris on the other hand did not bother being polite with Nalitta upon seeing her.
“Good day to you too, Miss Flamiris. And regarding what happened, please accept my apology on behalf of my student club members. Their behavior was very inappropriate towards your student club members,” Nalitta said, surprising everyone present by bowing her head as well.
“Eh?” Flavia crinkled her nose, not knowing what to say.
“Ahm… well, ok,” Flamiris said, still trying to pretend she was upset, but at the same time, saw that Nalitta was sincere with her apology.
“Yeah, sure. Apology accepted,” Flavia said in order to break an awkward silence that ensued when nobody said anything after Flamiris’ last words.
“Thank you,” Nalitta said, straightening up. “If Miss Ileena is not around maybe I could speak to Narias Talrone instead?” She then asked.
“What? Narias again? I should’ve known,” Flamiris furrowed her eyebrows, glaring at Nalitta menacingly.
“Narias hasn’t come back from the Magic Dungeon either. And what’s the deal with you and your club wanting to see Narias anyway?” Flavia wanted to know.
“I believe there is some sort of confusion here. Narias Talrone hasn’t gone into the Magic Dungeon,” Nalitta said.
“What? Yes, he did. He took another student group with him to explore the Magic Dungeon a day after Ileena’s group went into the dungeon,” Flavia told her.
“But that’s not possible. You see, the students that Narias Talrone had to take to the Magic Dungeon with him were the students from my student club and… that run got cancelled,” Nalitta informed them.
“What do you mean cancelled? Who in their right mind would cancel a dungeon run? That’s beyond stupid,” Flamiris scoffed, throwing her hands to the sides.
“Yes, that was… an unwise decision indeed,” Nalitta agreed, feeling a little ashamed for some reason. “However, the fact remains that the run was cancelled.”
“Wait, seriously? But Narias honestly hasn’t come back yet,” Flavia said, looking perplexed.
“Hold on. Are you then saying that Narias went into the Magic Dungeon by himself?” Flamiris asked, pointing a finger at Nalitta.
“No way, Narias would never do that. Oh, wait… he totally would,” Flavia said, showing a wide grin.
“Tch… that Mastermind Perve… ahem. If he really has gone to the Magic Dungeon, I’m gonna smack him good when he comes back,” Flamiris declared, punching her right hand’s fist into her left hand’s palm.
“Ahem… in any case, I would like a chance to talk to Narias Talrone after he comes back, if you don’t mind, that is?” Nalitta asked.
“Eh? And why do you want to talk to Narias in the first place?” Flamiris asked her, Flamiris’ eyes showing she wasn’t very trusting.
“Yeah. Your student club’s members have been bothering us for the last two days, demanding to see him. What’s this all about anyway?” Flavia asked as well.
“Sigh… I suppose being honest with you would be the right thing to do,” Nalitta exhaled deeply before telling Flavia and Flamiris about what has happened to the Elite Magicians student club.
“Pfff… Ahahaha!” Flamiris burst out laughing after hearing about the punishment that the Elite Magicians student club has received. “Serves you right. Hahaha!”
“For sure. I bet those jerks were totally rude to Narias and they very well deserved the punishment too,” Flavia was on Flamiris’ side as well.
“Yes, I understand that,” Nalitta said, adjusting her glasses to hide her embarrassment.
“Ah, sorry. I… didn’t mean to be rude to you personally,” Flavia explained herself, noticing Nalitta become uncomfortable.
“It’s ok. As a representative of the Elite Magicians student club, I am responsible for it as well,” Nalitta said, trying to make it sound she wasn’t too bothered by their remarks or the laugh.
“Tss… Just because you have told us that, doesn’t mean I’ll jump out of my skin to help your student club,” Flamiris stated point blank. “Narias has no obligation to help you either. It was your student club members who mistreated him anyway.”
“I completely agree with you, Miss Flamiris, and I am not asking for you to go out of your way to help me. I came here today to apologize on behalf of my student club members, that is all,” Nalitta said.
“Huh? Well… yeah, ok. I just… wanted to be upfront with you about it. Humph,” Flamiris said before crossing her arms in front of her and averting her face away.
“Thank you for letting me know, Miss Flamiris. Now then, I wouldn’t want to bother you any longer as you are probably very busy with your student club activities, so I will be on my way now,” Nalitta said before turning to go.
“Ah, yes, sure. Thanks… for coming,” Flavia scrambled to say something before Nalitta left. “Wow, that was unexpected.” Flavia added after Nalitta was gone.
“Tss… stupid. Who do they think they are? I am so against Narias going into the Magic Dungeon with those jerks,” Flamiris said.
“That’s true, but… it wasn’t Nalitta who was rude to him, right? Besides, she came her to apologize on behalf of her student club members,” Flavia pointed out.
“So? That… doesn’t mean I trust her. Besides, what’s the deal with him going into the Magic Dungeon by himself? I will so gonna punch him when he comes back,” Flamiris declared angrily.
“Really? I’d rather kiss him instead, being happy he came back safe and sound,” Flavia said, showing a cheeky grin.
“Eh? Well, of course I’d kiss him too. I’d just punch him afterwards for making me worry,” Flamiris corrected herself, becoming flustered.
“I’m sure you’d do something else instead of punching him, Flamiris,” Flavia added, throwing her hands behind her head and showing a wide grin.
“And that too. Humph,” instead of flaring up, Flamiris puffed her cheeks.