Honestly, Michael wasn't sure what to think of Guiche... In the anime, he was presented as a douche-bag playboy, if a redeemable one. Thinking more about it, it was probably Saito's victory against him that began his change into a relatively 'good' person. This only further encouraged Michael's plan however, regardless of how much it'd humiliate the boy.
He was the easiest target to promote himself, so there weren't many alternatives... Michael was unfamiliar with most other people, and so goading him into a duel was far easier than anyone else... Unless he decided to start sneaking around and analysing the students for another suitable target... Add the fact that Guiche would be helpful as the plot progresses, and there was no reason for him to do otherwise.
Now it was just how Michael would go about it... With Siesta gone, that meant that Guiche's infidelity had already been revealed... Unless Guiche somehow managed to sway both women's opinions...
The best course would probably be to just cause more misunderstandings and insult Guiche's pride... As most nobles in this world, they'd be hard-pressed not to react, especially since Michael was considered a peasant. Hopefully, once he revealed his magic he'd be treated far better... As well as maybe start learning this world's magic...
He had mana now, so, it stood to reason he'd be able to learn magic and cast this world's spells... Unless there was more to their magic than simple mana reserves, he was sure it'd be achievable.
He broke from his thoughts as the morning ceremony ended, allowing the students to finally start on their breakfast.
Guiche was actually sitting near where Louise had situated herself, and with his 'main girlfriend' sitting opposite him, it probably wouldn't be hard to goad him... Though, he'd probably receive Louise' wrath as a result...
Michael knew it'd be embarrassing until the duel came, so it took a moment to resolve himself before he started moving... This was noticed by most of the hall, however, as he was the only person in the room actually standing.
Ignoring the various jeers and insults, he approaches Guiche and stand beside him, putting on a curious front as he look back and forth between Guiche and the blonde girl he was 'apparently' dating.
"Do you need something, Zero's Familiar?" Guiche asks after a moment, realising that Michael wasn't going to leave so easily.
Michael nods, again ignoring the murmurs from around the table commenting about everything from his stature, origins, nationality, etc. "I was just wondering, your name is Guiche, right? I've heard a lot about you from various rumours..." he trails off ominously.
Guiche snorts, his eyes roaming the other students who were watching them, "Oh? And what do the rumours say? I can't imagine a commoner such as yourself would be aware of the finer things concerning us nobles."
Michael tilts his head to the side, "Really? I was really hoping those rumours about you dating a first and second year at the same time were real..." he lowers his head slightly, "I'm looking for guidance on how to attract women." he shyly says.
Guiche crooks a brow, his mouth becoming dry at the glare his girlfriend Montmorency was sending him from across the table. "Haha... Quite the rumour indeed, but that issue was cleared up yesterday." he firmly states after weathering Montmorency's ire.
Michael slowly nods, "Ah? So the rumours of you dating three first years, one second year, and one third year were wrong?" he asks, making sure to only exaggerating the other years, as Montmorency would obviously know what's happening among her classmates.
....
The table momentarily goes silent as Montmorency's expression becomes more livid as the people around her begin giggling at her and Guiche's expense... Having experienced this same thing yesterday, she wasn't in the mood to even tolerate rumours of such behaviour.
"M-my Montmorency! Please ignore this commoner! He must be as mentally deficient as Miss Valliere is with her magic!" he quickly says, but receives a cake clean to the face as the blonde girl stands and throws it.
"Hum! Guiche de Gramont! It seems that there are still things that you will lie to me about!" she exclaims, attracting the attention of anyone in the hall that hadn't already been watching.
Guiche scraps the cake from his face and quickly stands to try and prevent her from leaving, but it was already too late as he can only watch her back as she exits the hall, "Montmorency, p-please! A flower must not be bothered by the bluster of a commoner!..."
This results in yet more laughter, causing Guiche to flush in anger and embarrassment as he turns towards Michael, "Y-you!"
He takes out a white glove that'd be stored in his pocket and tosses it at Michael's face. Michael just lets it hit and fall to the ground as the room again goes silent. "I'll teach you to meddle in the affairs of a noble! I challenge you to a duel!" he loudly states with an angry sneer on his face.
Michael nods, "But Lord Guiche, I'm awed by the rumours of your affairs! I wish for you to teach me your ways!" he semi-sarcastically retorts, further angering the noble.
"I won't tolerate you further slandering my character! Meet me at the Vestori Square for your punishment, plebian!" he shouts before marching out.
...
Michael grins to himself at the success of his plan, but stiffens slightly as the surrounding students focus on something behind him... He rigidly turns around to face Louise who looks ready to smite him like some enraged god... "F-f-familiar... Y-y-you!..." she stammers out, barely able to contain her rage...
She'd only had this familiar with her for a day, and he'd already insulted the honour of another noble, along with humiliating her in front of the entire school... The only reason she hadn't 'exploded' him right here and now, was the fact that they were still within the banquet hall, and any damage would weigh on both her, and her family's finances rather heavily.
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Headmaster Osmond puffs his pipe as he watches the events with great interest. Chuckling to himself as Miss Valliere drags her familiar out of the room with a livid expression. Though he wouldn't publicize it, the fact one of his students had summoned a human familiar was a massive deal. Enough so that if the other countries were aware of the significance of it, they'd go to war without a second thought.
The reason for this was simple... Human familiars belonged to Void Mages. And judging by the runes on the young man's left hand, he was most likely The Gandalfr. One of the Founder Brimir's most important and loyal companions.
Just the appearance of Gandalfr and their Void Mage sent danger signals through Osmond's mind, as it was most likely the start of something undoubtedly bigger than himself. There weren't many accounts on what abilities Void Mages and their familiars actually had, but if they were anything akin to what Brimir was purportedly able to do, they'd be a serious force in the future.
He was still somewhat apprehensive about actually revealing this fact to Miss Valliere, as she'd most likely flaunt it and reveal it to the public. They'd most likely claim the artifact held in the school so Miss Valliere could learn the secrets of being a Void Mage, becoming a figurehead of Tristain in the near future.
He'd need to contact the palace to see if he'd be given permission to hand over Brimir's prayer book to Miss Valliere... Maybe it was time for it to stop collecting dust in the vaults?...
He stands and makes his way towards his office at the top of the academy, intent on watching the duel between Miss Valliere's familiar and Mr Gramont. It'd be best if he wasn't near enough to be implicated if anything untoward happens... Even if it wasn't 'expressly' forbidden for a commoner and noble to duel, he imagined there'd be hell to pay if Mr Gramont got seriously injured... Still, it was better to confirm that Miss Valliere's familiar was indeed Gandalfr, and he could think of no better opportunity.
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Michael clenches his clammy hands as Louise drags him out of the banquet hall, a deathly silence following them as she pulls him aside in a somewhat isolated spot.
*Smack!*
The back of her hand easily collides with Michael's cheek, whipping his head to the side. He ignores the stinging sensation on his cheek as he'd already prepared himself for such an attack, simply focussing on Louise as she seethed in utter rage.
"Do you know what you have done!? You have insulted the son of an Earl! Someone who can easily have you executed for insulting his fourth son if he wished! Not only that! But you have sullied the pride of your master!" he exclaims, raising her hand to smack him again, only for Michael to catch her by the wrist.
"I get that I've insulted Guiche and his family, but how does that affect yours? It isn't like you're going to marry him or anything." he retorts.
Louise scowls, "No, but now any possibility of such a union seems unlikely! But you don't seem to realise, familiar, that I am responsible for everything you do! Familiars are supposed to be completely loyal to their master's, so every time you insult Guiche, it's as if I am personally spouting those words!" she shouts, visibly shaking now with anger that she is unable to properly express.
...
Ah, that makes a great deal of sense. Michael mentally mutters, now thinking back to all the things Saito had done to earn Louise' ire... That time he attacked Count Mott and demanded Siesta, his property, to be freed? Louise was responsible. That time Saito misconstrued Louise's words and gave a full-on kiss to the princess? Aside from being sexual assault and cause for immediate execution, also Louise's responsibility...
Michael sheepishly scratches the back of his head, "Okay, I may have gone a bit far, but at least it was kind of funny right? Seeing that playboy get what's coming to him..." he trails off, as Louise fiddles with her wand angrily. "Anyway, I've got a duel to go to... So..." he says while walking back towards the banquet hall to get directions to the Vestori Square... It was too late to turn back now, might as well continue with his plan and go on from there.
*BOOOM!*
The ground in front of him explodes, sending dirt everywhere as Michael awkwardly turns back towards Louise...
"You are not going anywhere, dog! You will obey me and immediately apologize to Guiche for insulting him! I won't have my reputation sullied by the likes of you!" she states, pointing her wand directly at him, causing Michael to raise his arms his surrender.
"Look, no matter what you say, I'm going to duel Guiche. If you want to injure me before I can even try fighting him, then so be it... But once I win, I'll have you take back your words, 'Master'!"
The two continue to glare at one another, with Michael being the first to move and turn away, determined to attend the duel and prove himself.
Louse tries to convince him as he walks away, but he just ignores her, causing her to go silent as she follows. Intent on watching him fail, and imagining the various punishments she'd inflict on him for his disloyalty.
Soon enough, Michael arrives at the Vestori Square, many other students surrounding the place due to their curiosity. They'd all skipped their classes of course, but the teachers were more than lenient for the affluent nobles, being unable to even give them detention without earning the ire of their families.
Guiche was already cockily standing in the centre of the circle of people, his ruffled white shirt open enough that Michael was scared of catching glimpse of his nipples... In his hand he twiddles a rose which Michael recognises as the wand he uses in the anime.
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