『Ace, Deuce and Grim』

It is the second oldest dormitory of Night Raven College, followed by Diasomnia in third place and preceded by Pomefiore in first. As one of the oldest dormitories, all of Heartslabyul’s rose gardens consist of magical plants. Historically, enchanted flora served as one of the primary forms of defense used to protect ancient castles and cities. These rosebushes possess the power to remain in perpetual bloom and can physically relocate upon the Housewarden's command. During special occasions, the gardens are strategically used to prevent outside visitors from entering the dormitory when the school is open to the public. Furthermore, they serve as a security measure for the dorm building when there's trouble.[1]

Should anyone violate Rule 63, the offender is forced to run through a rose labyrinth while being pursued by card soldiers. Generally, these disciplinary measures do not require the mobilization of the entire Heartslabyul student body, as the maze itself serves as the primary enforcer.Any attempt to circumvent or break the punishment by climbing over the hedges or flying over them with a broom will cause the roses to attack with their thorny vines. The fundamental purpose of the labyrinth is to force the transgressor to traverse the path on foot; therefore, there is no way to bypass the ordeal.[2][3]

The dormitory building itself appears to be enchanted, as various characters have noted its tendency to undergo sudden updates and layout changes. According to Ace, the staircases often "move around" or simply vanish, and the arrangement of doors and rooms is equally unpredictable. Given its magic and long history, it is highly likely that not even Riddle possesses a perfect understanding of the building’s ever-shifting interior.

Grim very closely resembles a cat. His fur is grey with a white patch at his chest and pink paw pads, and he has electric blue flames blazing from his ears. His eyes are also bright blue. Around his neck, he wears a black-and-white striped bow tie which is torn at the ends; it also bears a light purple gemstone that rests against his chest. His tail is shaped like a pitchfork.

The first time MC meets Grim, he acts devilishly and mischievously, causing trouble wherever he goes. He can be quite narcissistic and prideful, often bragging about his magical abilities, despite not showing much magical prowess. At times, he goes to extreme lengths to achieve the things he desires, such as burning the welcoming ceremony hall to show off his magic in an attempt to get accepted to NRC. He likes getting attention from other people, as he joined the Spelldrive tournament just to get exposure through the show.

Aside from that, he is somewhat easy to impress and quite curious of things he is unfamiliar with, such as learning about the The Great Seven. He is also easy to taunt, such as when Ace insulted MC and Grim for not knowing who the 7 figures were. Grim is shown to enjoy teasing people around him, most notably MC, Ace and Deuce.

As the story progresses, he starts to enjoy the company of his friends, which includes MC whom he spends most of his time with. Grim also becomes quite attached to MC, often acting protectively or possessively over them. Although Grim does not usually act considerately or selflessly with other people, Grim does sometimes make an effort to do something nice for MC or look out for them.

In addition to having a natural ability to use fire magic, Grim has shown the ability to draw on other magic and spells, but with no strong single talent or precision.

Grim has an ancient spell cast on him that makes it impossible to accurately track his blot accumulation, similar to the Shroud family. Researchers at S.T.Y.X were unable to find the origin of the spell or the reasoning behind it.

Almost nothing is known about Grim's past and even he is unable to recall memories of his childhood other than waking up alone, hungry, and cold.[1] The only thing that is known is that at home he was called "Grim The Digger", but isn't known by whom or whether this is instead a nickname he invented for himself. [2]

After a stormy start for causing chaos on campus, Grim finally manages to qualify to join Night Raven College along with MC. While MC waits to find a way home and Grim to become a great wizard, both try their hand at their current school life. As time progresses, Grim gets to know various students located in the school's seven dorms and learn about the more dangerous sides of magic: overblots. MC and Grim are present for seven overblots, which occured when seven mages, due to their extreme negative emotions and overuse of magic, overwhelmed their magestones with blot, a byproduct of magic. After the defeat of each overblotted character, Grim has eaten a stone left behind from the overblot. Up until Book 4, there were no obvious negative effects from doing so, but after eating the black stone left over from Jamil's overblot, he began acting strange and became addicted to eating more black stones. [3] Grim's behavior became even more unstable after he ate the stone from Vil's overblot and grew more hostile. When he sensed MC nearby at the coliseum, Grim attacked MC in his belief that they were there to steal the stone from him.[4]

Because of his "berserk" state and disappearance, Ace, Deuce, and MC rely on Crowley for advice on dealing with Grim. In Book 6, Crowley explains more about the black rocks eaten by Grim, believing that they are actually concentrated blot crystals. However, the Headmage is also quick to downplay that his attack could have been a result of his true nature as a direbeast. Given his feral state, Crowley entertains the possibility of expelling him. Grim's capture by S.T.Y.X stops this from happening.

Hobbies: Eating. Pet peeves: Taking notes. Favorite food: Canned tuna. Least favorite food: Nothing. Talent: Escaping.

Grade: Freshman. Class: Class A (No. 9). Club: Gastronomy Club. Best Subject: Animal Linguistics.

Name: Grim Nicknames: Baby Seal (from Floyd), Monsieur Fuzzball (from Rook), Weasel (from MC, Ace, Sebek), Grimmy (from Cater, Deuce, Ramshackle Dorm Ghost), G-Rim, Grimmy-Boy (from Cater), Tanuki (from Yuken, Ace, Students), Furball (from Ace, Leona), Experiment Subject F (from Charon Division). Gender/Sex: Male. Height: Approx. 70 cm. Dominant hand: Forepaws. Age: Unknown. Birthday and Zodiac Sign: Unknown. Homeworld: Unknown. Family: Unknown. Dormitory: Ramshackle.

It’s payback time! Get a load of this! DOUBLE DOWN! Deuce Spade

Deuce's signature spell is called "Double Down". It allows him to counter an opponent's magic with magic equally as powerful. The stronger the opponent, the more effective this spell becomes.[4] He first used it against some men who were picking on him and Epel while they were outside of school grounds, but it was accidental as at the time Deuce didn't realize what happened.

Deuce is a serious and straightforward person who is constantly working to better himself. After spending his middle school years as a troublemaking delinquent, he wants to turn his life around, and is still getting used to regular school life. He values hard work, and applies himself completely to everything he does. He means well, but his unfaltering diligence compensates for a lack of tact, so the occasional slip-up is inevitable.

Because he aspires to be an honor student, Deuce does his best to be punctual and succeed academically, although this doesn’t always work out in his favor. In most situations, he relies more on instinct than intellect. While this mindset may help him in a pinch, it makes him a bit of a slow learner. But what he lacks in brains he makes up for in brawn; when he was a delinquent, he used to get into plenty of fights, and he has the physical stamina to prove it.

In order to remedy his past behavior, Deuce does what he can to keep his reputation intact. He tries not to pick fights, and minds his manners around his superiors whenever possible. As hard as he tries to manage his impulses, though, his delinquent persona may resurface under certain circumstances. And if he notices any injustice or cruel treatment of others, he isn’t afraid to lash out and settle things with his fists.

Deuce is an only child[1] and lived with his single mother. Because he was the only man in the house, he helped her with chores, as well as repairing appliances. Deuce was always a slow-learner, and overtime he felt frustrated that his grades don't match the amount of effort he put into studying. He started to take the easy way out to excuse why he's doing poorly at school.[2] He became a delinquent - he started to skip class, get into fights, and associate himself with bullies. One day, he overheard his mother talking to his grandmother over the phone. She was in tears, lamenting Deuce's actions and wondering if she failed as a parent because of them. Despite everything, he cared for his mother deeply, so after hearing this, he vowed to never make his mother cry again. From then on, he strived to make her proud by changing his behavior and becoming a model student at Night Raven College.

Deuce is a fair-skinned young man of average height. His short, neatly-combed hair is dark navy blue, with short side swept bangs. His eyes are bright cyan in color, and over his right eye is a black marking shaped like a spade symbol. He is often shown with a serious or determined expression. His dorm uniform is similar to the rest of the Heartslabyul students. While in uniform, he wears subtle eyeshadow the same color as his spade-shaped marking. The uniform's top consists of an outer jacket, a patterned vest, and a white, scoop-neck undershirt. The jacket is mainly white with a yellow trim and red underlining. His right sleeve is black, while his left has a black and white checkerboard pattern.

The lapels of the jacket are shaped like a heart, and are asymmetrically colored black and red. Two yellow shoulder cords hang from his left shoulder strap, resembling those worn by army soldiers. On his left lapel is a white rose, halfway covered in red paint. Also on the left side of his jacket is a gold, heart-shaped brooch with a yellow “QH” inside, and a printed symbol of Heartslabyul. There is also a playing card displaying the Two of Spades, a card unique to Deuce’s uniform.

Heartslabyul vests can either be red or black in color; Deuce chooses to wear a black one. The vest is patterned with all four card suits, as well as crowns and roses. Wrapped around his waist is a yellow and black striped sash, tied together on his left side under a white circular pin, with red ruffles and a yellow “H” in the center. His pants are white to match the jacket, with a yellow stripe running down the outer seams. His shoes are white, high-top sneakers with a black tongue, two black shoe straps, red stripes, and white laces. On the tongue of the sneaker is a gold pin with a black spade inside.

Hobbies: Blastcycling. Pet peeves: Limited-time sales. Favorite food: Anything with eggs. Least favorite food: Bell peppers. Talent: Machine maintenance.

Grade: Freshman. Class: Class A (No. 24). Club: Track and Field Club. Best subjects: Physical Training.

First/Last name: Deuce Spade. Nicknames: Macky (from Floyd), Monsieur Spade (from Rook), Spudling Two (from Vil), Deucey (from Ace, Cater), Juice, Loosey-Deucey, Mr. "I was half crying my eyes out over expulsion." Deuce, Reckless Goody Two Shoes, Little Punk (from Ace), Dee-Dee (from Cater), First Spear of Spades (from himself), Dum-Dum (from Grim). Gender/Sex: Male. Height: 173 cm (5'8). Age: 16 years old. Birthday and Zodiac Sign: June 3, Gemini. Homeworld: Queendom of Roses. Family: Dylla Spade(mother), unnamed grandmother. Dominant hand: Right. Dormitory: Heartslabyul.

Ace has a brother seven years older than him,[4] who was a former Heartslabyul student.[5] His father isn't a mage, but was good at performing simple magic tricks; Ace followed in his footsteps, learning card tricks and other such magic from him.

Your trump card is mine now! JOKER’S WILD! Ace Trappola

"Joker’s Wild" enables Ace to use another person's signature spell, as seen when he used Riddle's "Off with Your Head" against him.[1]

Ace’s Signature Spell is still developing, leaving it with several strict limitations, though some may disappear with systematic training. The spell fails if he cannot predict his opponent's next move or if the target magic is incomplete. He also cannot replicate all Signature Spells. Despite understanding their theory, he cannot cast Jack’s shapeshifting spell due to a lack of wolf lineage, nor Sebek’s elemental magic, since his body cannot physically sustain. Additionally, he cannot cancel the spell or reuse until the active effect expires.[2]

According to Ortho's analysis, the spell's efficiency is directly proportional to data availability, which facilitated the replication of Riddle's magic. That data includes things like the timing of when the target spell is cast, as well as its effect and potency.

Ace is a fair-skinned young man of average height. He has fluffy, orange hair that flips up at the ends, and average-length bangs that fall around his face and between his eyes. His eyes are bright scarlet in color, and over his left eye is a red marking shaped like a heart. He is often seen showing off an energetic smile. His dorm uniform is similar to the rest of the Heartslabyul students. While in uniform, he wears eyeshadow the same color as his heart-shaped marking. The uniform's top consists of an outer jacket, a patterned vest, and a white, scoop-neck undershirt. The jacket is mainly white with a yellow trim and red underlining. His right sleeve is black, while his left has a black and white checkerboard pattern.

The lapels of the jacket are shaped like a heart, and are asymmetrically colored black and red. Two yellow shoulder cords hang from his left shoulder strap, resembling those worn by army soldiers. On his left lapel is a white rose, halfway covered in red paint. Also on the left side of his jacket is a gold, heart-shaped brooch with a yellow “QH” inside, and a printed symbol of Heartslabyul. There is also a playing card displaying the Ace of Hearts, a card unique to Ace’s uniform.

Heartslabyul vests can either be red or black in color; Ace chooses to wear a red one. The vest is patterned with all four card suits, as well as crowns and roses. Wrapped around his waist is a yellow and black striped sash, tied together on his left side under a white circular pin, with red ruffles and a yellow “H” in the center. His pants are white to match the jacket, with a yellow stripe running down the outer seams. His shoes are white, high-top sneakers with a red tongue, two red shoe straps, black stripes, and white laces. On the tongue of the sneaker is a gold pin with a red heart inside.

Ace is a bright, carefree person, albeit a bit mischievous. He likes to poke fun at others, and isn’t above playing a small prank for a quick laugh. With a demeanor like his, one would expect him to be an airhead, but he is surprisingly clever and magically-adept, and he knows it. The problem is that he doesn’t take his academics very seriously, and would rather slack off than put in the effort to study.

A major driving force of Ace’s personality would be his brutal honesty. He isn’t afraid to speak his mind and be completely blunt about how he feels, whether the one he’s talking to wants to hear it or not. He can be quite fearless when standing up against any unfair treatment, and he has no problem getting into fights if need be. He hates indecision, possibly due to his own quick decision-making nature.

Despite the honesty, though, Ace is also skilled at telling lies, or disguising his true intentions in order to get what he wants. Sometimes this skill goes in his favor, but other times people are quick to see through his ruse. In the end, he’s a quick thinker who knows when to put his guile to good use.

At first, Ace would rather not go out of his way to help others, unless it’s for his own benefit. However, over the course of the main story, he makes some close friends and becomes quite loyal to them, even though he won’t admit it. Despite the occasional teasing like always, he still does what he can to help his friends out of tight spots.

Hobbies: Card games. Pet peeves: Dithering. Favorite food: Cherry pie. Least favorite food: Raw oysters. Talent: Basic sleight of hand.

Grade: Freshman. Class: Class A (No. 25). Club: Basketball Club. Best subjects: Enigmics.

First/Last name: Ace Trapolla. Nicknames: Crabby (from Floyd), Monsieur Heart (from Rook), Spudling One (from Vil), Spikey (from Leona, Cater), Acey, Tart-stealing Knave, Collar-boy, Tart Thief (from Cater), Ace Deadbeat, Hurricane (from Deuce), Spikey-hair (from Grim). Gender/Sex: Male. Height: 172 cm (5'7). Age: 16 years old. Birthday and Zodiac Sign: September 23, Libra. Homeworld: Queendom of Roses. Family: unnamed grandmother, father and older brother. Dominant hand: Right. Dormitory: Heartslabyul.

Heartslabyul based on the Queen of Hearts' spirit of strictness Savanaclaw based on the King of Beasts' spirit of persistence Octavinelle based on the Sea Witch's spirit of benevolence Scarabia based on the Sorcerer of the Sands' spirit of mindfulness Pomefiore based on the Fairest Queen's spirit of tenacity Ignihyde based on the King of the Underworld's spirit of diligence Diasomnia based on the Thorn Fairy's spirit of nobility

Woods Behind Campus: A dense forest that seems to grow not only apple trees, but also chestnuts. Students can use this land for harvesting. Ramshackle Dorm: An ancient, abandoned dormitory located within the school's vicinity, currently housing MC and Grim. Ghosts have been living inside the building too, prior to MC's arrival. Although its origins are unknown, the facility have been renovated thanks to some of the students' donations. Mister S's Mystery Shop: Mister S's Mystery Shop is run by Sam. Teachers and students visit the shop to buy snacks or unique items. Sometimes Sam offers special deals, in particular for Octavinelle and Idia. According to Crowley, the teachers get a faculty discount. Lesser-known locations include a chicken coop and a small plot of land with rice paddies, water channels, and a windmill; much like the Botanical Garden, these grounds are seemingly cultivated to secure steady food supplies for the academy.

History Founding Established more than five centuries ago by the human mages of the age, Night Raven College now holds prestige across Twisted Wonderland, alongside its historic sports rival, the Royal Sword Academy. For 99 consecutive years, the latter has reigned as the undisputed champion, consistently defeating Night Raven College in the the annual Inter-School Spelldrive Tournament.

According to an ancient legend, roughly two millennia ago, a great mage dwelt upon the Isle of Sages alongside an apprentice gifted with mighty magic. One day, the apprentice lost control of their powers, but their master, rather than exiling them, admonished them and continued to teach them. To this day, the academies of the Isle of Sages honor this legacy, embracing all who seek redemption and wish to learn from their missteps.

Classrooms: Classrooms accommodate approximately 20 to 30 students. Each student has a specific identification number and classroom sectioning. Ace mentions that first-years rarely ever bump into the third-years. However, some classes can have combined lessons.[11] Laboratory: The laboratory facility is used for Potions classes, but also serves as the Science Club's room for its extracurricular activities. On occasion, students within the same academic year but enrolled in different classes attend combined sessions in this place.[12] Courtyard: Students tend to use the courtyard during their breaks. Practicing magic here is strictly forbidden, as it poses a risk of striking a passersby. Side Street: Connected to the Coliseum and main street. It's usually used for various school festivals. Coliseum: The Coliseum is used for Spelldrive matches and magic exams. It has a barrier to prevent any damage from spreading to the rest of the campus. It's also used for large events such as the Song & Dance Championship. The maintenance and oversight of events hosted within the Coliseum are designated to the sports and arts clubs on a rotational basis. Professionals handle a few specific tasks. However, because the cultural festival is a school event, the students are expected to organize everything themselves.[13][14] Stables: The stables hold horses for the Equestrian Club. The club is also responsible for cleaning the stables.[15]

Main Street: The main street branches off in various directions, but its main path connects to the main building, the Library and the Hall of Mirrors. The statues of the Great Seven line the main street from each side. Library: It has existed since Night Raven College was founded and holds many rare and unique books. Some volumes cost tens of thousands of madols each. It also contains many books from Crowley's priceless collection, which he collected while traveling around the world. Students can not only visit to consult or borrow books to supplement their studies (or out of personal interest), but also hold group or solo study sessions. Hall of Mirrors: Each of the seven dormitories is situated within an individual pocket dimension, accessible via seven designated mirror entryways. The Hall of Mirrors houses these mirrors. Gymnasium and Sports Field: Used for PE Classes and by the Sport Clubs. Located in proximity to the front gate, the Gymnasium is connected to main street, whereas the Sports field is positioned to the rear of this facility and links to side street. Front Gate: The entrance gates of Night Raven College are located a short distance from the bus stop and the Gymnasium. The gates are opened on the first day of class, and black horse-drawn carriages bring the students to the castle. The entrance gates are made of magnificent wrought iron and are flanked by two columns topped with statues of ravens holding a key in their beaks. Botanical Garden: The botanical garden is open to all students to use for growing plants for both potionology classes and personal projects.

Main Building: The castle is the main building of Night Raven College. It has multiple floors and contains the majority of the classrooms. Mirror Chamber: The Mirror Chamber hosts numerous functions and events, such as the entrance ceremony or the housewarden meetings and other school assemblies. It also houses the Dark Mirror. Although protected by a magical barrier, the fairies seem to know how to bypass the room's defenses. Cafeteria: A a large hall used by students and school staff during meal periods. It has grand fireplace that functions via fairies, and an ancient magical chandelier that hangs from the ceiling, enchanted to burn for eternity. Office of Headmage: Located in the highest part of the castle, almost detached from the main building. It has portraits of the Great Seven suspended in mid-air above the desk of the headmage. In this room, Crowley enrolled Grim and MC as a single student. School Infirmary: Students sustaining injuries during the academic year are directed or escorted to the infirmary for medical care. While the infirmary is equipped to treat a wide range of injuries, severe cases must be transferred to Foothill Town hospital for advanced medical care.

Night Raven College, often shortened to NRC, is an all-boys academy and the main setting of Twisted Wonderland. It is a four-year magic educational institution located on top of a mountain on the north side of the Isle of Sages.

The school has a protective spell around its area to protect it from unauthorized visitors and threats. Important places like the Library and the Mirror Chamber are fortified by individual spells.

Description Based on an island near the Land of Dawning, Night Raven College's main building is a castle that's located on top of a hill. Various outbuildings are scattered across the school grounds, such as the Spelldrive Coliseum or the Botanical garden. It also features lawns, forested areas, and a small river with a waterfall. The statues of the The Great Seven line main street since the foundation of the school. Any act of vandalism against the statues result in punishment.

Clock Town is a small town located in the southern region of the Queendom of Roses. It is Deuce's hometown and it is also mentioned that some of Epel's relatives live near this particular area. Due to his past, Deuce holds a negative reputation in the city that is widespread enough to have reached even Epel through his relatives' stories.[22][23][24]

Clock Town is notable for its precise machineries mainly in the craft of making clocks.[25] The Rabbit National Park is a popular park with beautiful topiaries, gardens, and a maze. On the park's center is a clocktower.

A festival is yearly held in the Rabbit National Park called, the White Rabbit Fest. The fest is held to honor the White Rabbit who once served the Queen of Hearts.[26] Here, the townsfolk set up stalls for souvenirs and food. The topiaries in the park are also trimmed to look like rabbits.

A relay race is also held yearly called, the Rabbit Run. The race is set in a huge maze where traps are also added.[27] Here are some of the game's special rules: Rule 1: All participants must wear rabbit ears. Rule 2: Instead of passing a baton, players pass a bugle. Rule 3: The race should be held in a maze. Rule 4: There will be traps throughout the course.

Crimson City Crimson City is the capital of the Queendom of Roses and is located inland, surrounded by many wide canals but none of it borders the ocean. This is the hometown of Trey and Riddle and the people enjoy apple bobbing during the Halloween season. It is here that Trey's family owns a patissierie, family-run with apparently no particular notoriety.[17][18][19]

In the Queendom of Roses and even in the capital is a tradition that, when a baby is born, the family prepares a type of cake called "fairy cake" and distributes it to everyone they know to celebrate with family and friends. When he was four years old, Trey prepared a fairy cake for the birth of his little sister.[20]

It is mentioned that Ace lives very close to the capital. Not far from Riddle's home, there is a farm famous for its ice cream. This farm also features a café that opened shortly after Riddle entered Night Raven College, and it has become so popular that it is featured in magazines, with tourists visiting specifically to taste their desserts.

In the Queendom of Roses, educational standards are quite rigid; it is rare for schools, including private institutions, to allow students to skip grades, regardless of their academic proficiency. Professional requirements are equally strict, with the minimum age to obtain a medical license set at 24 years old. To celebrate the New Year, the Queendom follows a nationwide tradition of setting off fireworks at the stroke of midnight.[6][7]

The queendom is famous for its culinary use of flora, most notably its rose jelly rolls. While roses are the national symbol, the country is also renowned for cultivating lavender, rosemary, violets, foxgloves, bluebells, and various berries. This horticultural passion is so deep that residents specifically grow edible flowers for consumption. Beyond food, these plants are used to create bookmarks and pot-pourri. The local lifestyle is defined by a sophisticated tea culture and have a voracious appetite for pastries. Cronuts have recently become a major trend among the citizens.[8][9][10]

It is proclaimed that everyone raised in the Queendom of Roses has, at least once during their childhood, smashed a large clock-shaped cookie with a hammer. Riddle’s parents are renowned and famous magic doctors who enjoy significant prestige, not only within the capital, Crimson City, where they reside but across the entire country.[11] It is also mentioned that people from this land carry a subtle floral fragrance.[12][13]

The White Rabbit Deliveries is a popular delivery company in the Queendom and, according to Dylla, is popular in her town, Clock Town.[14]Oysters are a popular delicacy in the country, and there is a specific brand called Walrus Young Oyster Sauce. Trey uses it when cooking hamburgers for his younger siblings, claiming it provides a "pleasantly savory flavor" with remarkable depth and he once joked about the idea of adding it to chestnut tarts.