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Attention, please!
This is not the Dark Mirror.
Rather the voice of the Mirror is used to hide identity.
Before we discuss the purpose of this gathering please call announce yourself when your name is said.
The Dorm of the Queen of Hearts: Heartslabyul
Second Year and Dorm Leader: Riddle Rosehearts
"Here!" Riddle said like a proper soilder.
First Year: Ace Trappola
"Here," Ace said casually.
First Year: Deuce Spade
"H-hear!" Deuce stammered.
Third Year: Cater Diamond
"Present!" Cater said with a bright smile.
Third Year and Vice Dorm Leader: Trey Clover
"Here!" Trey said firmly.
The Dorm of the King of Beasts: Savanaclaw
Third Year and Dorm Leader: Leona Kingscholar
Leona's eyes were closed and he had a frown on face. "Here." he said reluctantly.
First Year: Jack Howl
Jack's response was similar to Riddle's.
Second Year: Ruggie Bucchi
"Present," Ruggie said wearily.
The Dorm of the Sea Witch: Octavinelle
Second Year and Dorm Leader: Azul Ashengrotto
"Here," Azul said with a serious expression.
Second Year and Vice Dorm Leader: Jade Leech
"Present," Jade said with his signature smile and pose.
Second Year: Floyd Leech
Floyd yawned. "Here," he said casually.
The Dorm of the Sorcerer of the Sands: Scarabia
Second Year and Dorm Leader: Kalim Al - Asim
"Here!" Kalim said with a bright smile.
Second Year and Vice Dorm Leader: Jamil Viper
"Here." Jamil was more serious compared to his dorm member.
The Dorm of The Fairest Queen: Pomefiore
Third Year and Dorm Leader: Vil Schoenheit
"Present," Vil said politely. His was annoyed at having his beauty sleep interrupted but that doesn't mean he was going to forget his manners.
First Year: Epel Felmier
"H-here!" Epel stammered. His sleepiness made him drop his guard.
Third Year and Vice Dorm Leader: Rook Hunt
"Me Voila!" Rook said with a bright smile. He was one of the few who seemed to be fine with the sleep interruption.
The Dorm of the Lord of the Underworld: Ignihyde
Third Year and Dorm Leader: Idia Shroud
"E-eek!" Idia shrieked. "P-p-p-present!" His voice was barely audible.
Ortho Shroud
"Here," Ortho said. He was definitely more calm than his brother.
The Dorm of the Fairy of Thorns: Diasomnia
Third Year and Dorm Leader: Malleus Draconia
"Here," Malleus said calmly. Ace, Deuce, Jack, Epel and Ruggie immediately tensed up at seeing him. Ruggie was standing behind Leona so he wasn't as obvious to the others as the freshmen.
Second Year: Silver
"Hear!" Silver declared with a startled expression after Sebek shook him awake.
First Year: Sebek Zigvolt
"Here!" Sebek shouted. The beastmen's ears twitched while some of the nearby people winced.
"You're too loud," Silver said.
Third Year and Vice Dorm Leader: Lilia Vanrouge.
"Present!" Lilia said with a smile. He was the other one who was fine with the sleep interruption.
Once all the attendees were accounted for, there was a burst of green flames and words appeared floating in the air. The voice of the Dark Mirror reads the words out loud.
Dear Esteemed Guests,
Welcome to a very special room.
This room was made for one purpose and one purpose only. Your Benefit.
Some of the boys raised eyebrows at the last sentence.
You see we are a special group of people who have witnessed the past, are witnessing the present and will witness the future.
"Gee who wrote this?" Ruggie asked. "Some guys at Pomefiore?"
Vil glared at him.
Some of you are probably rolling your eyes at the dramatics.
Anyways, our observance of the future has lead us to the decision to break convention and aid you.
In this room you will read a story. There will also be images projected onto your mind so you have a better idea of the scene being depicted.
"What?" The students are naturally confused.
Yes, you've read that correctly. You will be reading and witnessing a story.
The story involves someone in your school but their story also intertwines with yours.
Do not fret over the real world. As someone who has power over time, your world is frozen until you have finished the story.
Everyone was shocked by the last line.
By now, some of you must have realized we are not ordinary mages.
We have gone through great lengths to make this happen.
Food and accommodation along with changes of clothes will be provided.
Ask for an item and it shall come.
One request every five minutes per person.
Weather it's puzzles, games, books for leisure, instruments or even beauty products, as long as it is not illegal, it shall be provided.
Everyone was still shocked. Ruggie asked for a donut to test and sure enough, a donut appeared.
"That's so cool!" Floyd immediately perked up. He demanded shoes he saw in a magazine and it appeared.
Also, given all of your... unique and strong personalities to avoid damages during the reading, we have temporarily locked away your magic.
Everyone panicked and immediately tried to cast magic. Nothing happened.
Consider it as a necessary precaution.
Finally we must let you know that, you will witness secrets.
Secrets that were not meant to be known to outsiders.
Even your own secrets might get exposed during the viewing.
"Th-that's a serious invasion of privacy!" Idia blurted out.
Rest assure these memories and secrets are exclusively meant for those in this room only.
After the story finishes, we will ask each of you secretly what your intention will be in the future.
Depending on your answer, we will either erase what was shown to you and send you back to the time you came from or discuss next steps.
Of course, should it be decided to send you, things will resume as if nothing had happened and you will have no memory of this room and what was depicted.
But that is future discussion.
For now, be prepared.
Leona's ears twitched at the last two words.
Take your seat.
The first chapter of this story will be read. And it will be read by Riddle Rosehearts.
Riddle took a deep breathe. "I understand."
The writing on the air vanished.
A few minutes later, after discussing and contemplating and realizing, the boys reluctantly sat down.
For the first time in his life, Riddle hesitantly picked up the red and black book and turns to the first chapter.
"Prologue, Chapter 1," he read.