A part of me wants to say I should've expected this, but the whole situation has spiraled so far out of control that it's beyond anything I initially imagined.
I knew from the beginning that Stacia was a stubborn character—someone who pursued her goals with reckless determination—but I underestimated just how deeply rooted her obsession with her own selfish fantasies was.
And now, here I am, trapped in this inescapable situation.
"Uh… as per request of freshman Princess Stacia, her duel today shall reflect the evaluation of her class placement result," the professor announced, his voice wavering slightly as he glanced nervously between me, Stacia, and the judges.
His expression screamed uncertainty, as if he was hoping someone—anyone—would provide an explanation for what was happening.
But even as his eyes darted around, it's not like he would find any answers…
Stacia was already in control, bending the situation to her whims.
