(No point of view anymore on this book.)

Crowley looks at all of us. "Ah... I believe I understand the situation. You are resistant to the idea of apologizing, but unable to devise any other method to get the housewarden to remove the collar." He said. Ace nods his head. "Yeah, pretty much."

Crowley still looks at us. "I see. If you and the housewarden are truly unable to reconcile, you could always transfer. However, this is the dorm that the Dark Mirror chose for you based on the essence of your being. Any attempt to relocate would necessitate quite a burdensome process, as well as a new ritual." He said.

Ace sigh annoys when he looks at him. "A transfer, huh...? That'd make me feel like I was running away with my tail between my legs." He said. Crowley agreed as he thought of another idea. "Hmm. Then it sounds like you should challenge Mr. Rosehearts for leadership of the dorm."

We all got shocked well except abby when she double that when she knows they are going to pick Riddle immediately and quickly as well. Crowley got a tiny mad. "Lower your voices! This is a library!" He warns them.

Ace looks at him still shocked. "But what you said was.....insane!" He said surprise. Crowley shakes his head. "There is nothing remotely "insane" about it. After all, that's how Mr. Rosehearts got the position." He told them.

Deuce looked at him curiously. "What exactly is the process by which housewardens are selected at Night Raven College?" He asked. Grim nods his head. "Trey said that Riddle became housewarden within his first week as a student here." He said.

Crowley looked at us again as he crossed his arms on his chest. "There are several ways. You could be appointed by the previous housewarden, for example, or duel the current warden and win. A duel is certainly one of the simpler methods." He said.

Ace had curiosity on his face when he still have an annoyance look. "But isn't fighting magic against the rules?" He asked him.  Crowley nods his head. "In general, yes. A duel initiated through a formal procedure and conducted in the presence of the headmage is another matter entirely." He told us.

Trey looked at him. "I'm pretty sure the duel rules don't allow for preemptively handicapping your opponent.... So this could be a way to force Riddle to remove your collar without apologizing. That said..." He said as he got cut off from Crowley.

"The right to challenge a housewarden is bestowed upon all students when enrolling at Night Raven. So what do you say, Mr. Trappola? Will you challenge Mr. Rosehearts?" He asked him. Ace nods his head. "Sure, I'll give it a shot!" He said. Deuce have serious looks as he cracks his knuckles. "Then I'll too." He said. Grim nods his head. "Me three!" He said happily.

Crowley looked at grim. "I'm afraid not, Mr. Grim. You cannot challenge a housewarden of a dorm to which you do not belong." He said. Grim got surprised. "Myah?! Then how'm I supposed to get this buzzkill collar off?!"

Ace finally smiled. "If I become housewarden, I'll just order Riddle to remove it! Easy-peasy!" He said proudly. Grim pouts a bit. "How will everyone know how tough I am if you do that?" He asked.

Trey looked at deuce "Are you sure about this? I certainly didn't expect you to throw your hat in the ring, Deuce." Deuce have determined in his eyes "You didn't? I think every man's gotta make a grab for glory at least once in his lifetime and if we're teaming up to take him down, ya better believe I'm running the show!" He said as he smirk as well.

Ace chuckle when he agreed with him smirking with him as well. "Oh man, here we go again." Deuce jump. "Huh? What's you say?" Crowley smiled at them. "Then I'll get started on the paperwork." Abby looked at them. "Is that really a good idea?" She asked.

Ace smiled at her as he patted her bacl as well. "Don't get all worked up on me now. All we need's a plan. Anyone got one?" He asked. Deuce thinks. "Hmmmmm, Hard to imagine we can beat Riddle with straightforward magic. A solid left hook, on the other hand....." He said proudly.

Grim smirking and agreeing with him as well.  Yeah, that guy looks like a pushover!" He said. Crowley soon had a realization face. "Ah, did I forget to mention that detail?
These duels are to be fought solely with magic." He said.

Deuce have a surprise look. "What?! He said surprise as wel.l. Crowley smiled still as he laughed quietly. "Nothing beats a good, civilized duel! Now, the paperwork should be prepared and filed on the morrow, and the duel scheduled accordingly." He said happily.

Ace chuckled nervously. "Aight, let's do this! I may not be the world's greatest mage, but...l'll figure something out!" He said. Deuce smiled nervously when heard him. "That's the sprint." He said nervously.

Grim got nervous as well. "My head's on the line here, so don't mess this up!" He said nervously as well. Trey looked at them. "You guys....." he said quietly. Ace is standing proudly. "When I'm housewarden, I'm gonna make Riddle fess up to bein' wrong. I'll make him apologize, too! And no one in the dorm is gonna have to live by any crazy rules ever again!" He said confidently.