Board Thread:What Would You Do?/@comment-28718853-20160616153604/@comment-44464716-20191129050421

I stand up and boldly ask, "Can I be excused from this?" All the students' eyes turn to me in shock, while the principal just glares at me, "On what grounds?"

"On three grounds," I answer; trying desperately to remain as calm as possible. "First, I have been a model student with not a single violation. Second, I was in the gymnasium when the theft happened, as I proved when you questioned me." The principal nods at that one, but I can tell she's still not willing. "Finally," I continue, "I'm engaged. My fiancée's a dhampir whom I've known since I was a child."

At that, one of the hellhounds angrily walks to me and sniffs me. "You don't smell of Dhampir."

I continue to look at the professor as I speak, "She and I have not slept together yet. We're waiting until we can legally get married." I swear I can hear the hellhound sigh, "Awww" but when I glance back at her, she just glares at me. I continue, "However, I do have proof." I then reach into my pocket and pull out a ring with a dark purple gem. "She made me this ring two weeks ago." The hellhound immediately sniffs it, then looks at the principal and nods. The principal just shakes her head.

"Fine. You can be excused from this. But, starting tomorrow, you will be watched at all times by the leftover staff." I turn to leave, but I can't help but look at the sad faces of the other students, who will have to suffer. ''I'm sorry; I couldn't help you today. But, tomorrow, you will all be freed.''

I then head outside the main school building and towards the tree in the side yard; the rendezvous point where I secretly meet with my Dhampir fiancée, who leads a vigilante group for human rights in mamono-controlled lands. To my delight, she is there waiting for me. I run to her and embrace her. But now unfortunately is not the time for a romantic reunion, so I get to the point.

"It's time. The school has crossed the line. It is time for Operation Lelouch." She nods. "Understood. The knights will be here and ready at dawn tomorrow." We iron out the details; agreeing that the operation will begin at the assembly tomorrow. When the discussion's over, my fiancée kisses me. "Goodbye, and good luck."

That morning, I put on my helmet, mask and coat. Operation Lelouch was about to begin. At the assembly, the Principal once again demands the thieves confess. No one confesses.

"Since that's your answer," She states angrily, yet also wearily, "The punishments shall resume." I, wearing my mask and modifying my voice to be deeper and booming, declare, "No; they shall not." All eyes turn to me. I, knowing what was about to happen, simply continue, "I am Gawain of the Knights, and here is our ultimatum: you will cease with these punishments and show the students proper kindness and basic human decency, and we will leave the school alone. Refuse, and we have no choice but to overthrow you."

Mrs. Deryaka, even in her frankly bizarre state, just laughs. "Overthrow? How ridiculous. I've heard of you and your pack of hooligans. I admire your goals, but your actions are misplaced. Leave now, and I won't have you brought to Gretchen."

I sigh. "Since such is your answer..." Operation Lelouch begins. In an instant, all the staff surrounding the gymnasium are ambushed by knights and brought to the ground. Even Gretchen is overwhelmed by sheer numbers. I then casually walk forward towards the principal, who seems furious and terrified all at once.

"Now, Principal. Will you accept our ultimatum?"

At that, the principal seems to crack. "...No. No! No, no! You idiots! You're ruining everything!" She then bursts into tears, "If I don't find the thieves within the month, the School Board will fire me, and replace me with a principal who has done far worse in her last schools."

"Indeed... until we threw her out," I inform her; knowing exactly who she's referring to. "If you agree to our demands, we'll also help you find the thieves. Would that be reasonable?"

"...Fine." Within two weeks, we find the thieves. Several reforms both big and small are made to improve quality of life for the students at the school, the Principal is far happier than she was before, and somehow no one has figured out that I'm Gawain. I had thought for certain that my identity would be exposed after Operation Lelouch, but apparently no-one figured out that I was the only missing student. It is only later that day that we realize several students have been going missing for the past month. My identity is intact, but there's a more pressing concern...