Book 2 - The Usurper from the Wilds: Chapter 5; Spelldrive Competing

The screen turns on as the chapter title plays "Chapter - 5; Spelldrive Competing".

Still in the headmage's office, as Yuu thinks 'I never know what anyone is talking about.' before asking "'Spelldrive tournament'? Come again?"

Ace is extremely surprised and asks her essentially shouting "Dude, Yuu… You've never heard of Spelldrive?!" But Deuce is luckily less surprised as he explains "It's a world-famous sport! There's even a pro league and a world championship tournament." But Grim speaks up and tells them "I ain't never heard of this neither!"

Then Ace, who seems to be the one with the most knowledge explains to Yuu and Grim "Spelldrive is a sport played by competing teams of seven people. Basically, players battle for control of a disc and earn points by drivin' it into the enemy team's goal. The team with the most points wins!"

Yuu in some confusion thinks aloud "That sounds like football."

But now the others are the ones confused as Deuce asks "Football…? Say what?" Crowley then also says "Hm. I've not heard of such a game, but I'll look it up next time I'm at the library. Perhaps it will yield some sort of clue."

Ace then rubs the back of his head for a second while thinking before telling them "Oh, man, I just realized Yuu would have a hard time actually playing." This makes Grim ask "Yeah? Why's that?" As Deuce answers "You need magic to play. Not only do you move the disc with magic, but you use it to attack and defend, too."

Ace then explains a bit more towards the magic aspect of the game "The flashier the magic, the better — it's how players show off their skills!" And the headmage yells at that "Yes, quite! That is why Night Raven College is known throughout the world as a leader in the sport! This school has produced countless pro players!"

He then clears his throat before saying in a much calmer manner and explains a bit more "That's why our interdorm Spelldrive tournaments attract attention even from pro league recruiters. Also, those simply looking for up-and-coming magicians use the event to scout hopeful candidates. Yes, the tournament is quite an affair. The campus will be full of visitors and lined with various kiosks. And the main event will be captured by television cameras and broadcast worldwide."

Yuu is shocked at how big this school's interdorm competition is as she says "Wow… That's incredible."

But Grim excitedly yells out the question "It's broadcast throughout the world?! So you're sayin' that if I were to play in this tournament – and win of course – the whole world would see it?!" The headmage happily answers "Of course! Players who excel at the tournament invariably attract great attention. Both from the pro leagues and the public at large!" Deuce then also tells Grim "In your case, the magic would barely even matter. Just having a monster like you out there is sure to turn heads." Grim yells at that "It's settled, then! I'm gonna train around the clock, join a team, and become a legend!"

But the headmage says "Alas, Grim, you cannot enter." Grim asks shocked "...Wait, what?" The headmage asks "Did you not hear me speak the word "interdorm" multiple times? Your dorm doesn't even have seven members. Therefore, you cannot enter the tournament." Grim then yells sadly "Whaaaaat?! No faaaaair!"

But Crowley tells Yuu and Grim mostly, "But there's plenty else to do, from tending to the grounds to selling drinks in the stands! Those who stand upon the field are not the only stars of tournament day."

But Grim is seen almost in tears as he shouts "Not. Interested! I wanna be on TV! I want everyone in the world fawning over me!"

Before saying two lines, for example "Squeee! Grim is soooo cool!" and "Did you see that play Grim made?" Before continuing his point "You get what I'm sayin'?" Ace is slightly creeped out as he says "Your delusions are oddly specific, dude." But Yuu and Grim don't have the same reaction as Deuce, Yuu because they're used to him and Deuce because he wasn't listening as attentively to point out little things to joke about like Ace was.

Deuce sighs as he tells Grim "Well, if you can't field a team, I'm afraid that's that." Before trying to give him some hope saying "Maybe next year, Ramshackle House will get some new members. But it's not happening this year."

But Crowley, now knowing the conversation is done, tells them "Anyway, as I believe I've mentioned, I'm a busy man. I must be off."

As they exit Grim yells out a complaint "Yeah, thanks for takin' time outta your busy day to build up my dreams and crush 'em! Myaaah!" Before letting out a sob.

The screen then fades to black as "To be continued" plays on screen before it fully turns off.