Thread by @YuuRei20

Short translation from Twst the Novel, Episode 1, The Crimson Tyrant #twstnovel

The unstable situation at Heartslabyul has led to this, a duel between Ace, Deuce and Riddle.

Cater makes one, final bid to stop it, while Yuuya finds himself more involved than he'd anticipated.

“‘When I first heard that the two of you were challenging me to a duel, I could scarcely believe it. You are serious?’

‘Obviously.’

‘I would never call for a duel as a joke.’

‘I see. Claiming that it was in jest would have been the smarter thing to do, of course.’"

"Slightly beyond where the three stand together—almost directly across from Yuuya—is Cater, raising his hand from within the gathered crowd.

‘Riddle-kun, what should we do about the afternoon tea?’"

"‘What should we do? That is a foolish question. My teatime is held at exactly 4:00pm every single day, in accordance with the rules. Naturally it will be so today, as well.’

‘But it’s already past 3:30.’"

"A smiling Cater holds up his phone with a, ‘Look!.’

He is showing them a digital clock, where the same diamond-shaped character that can be seen on his phone case is pointing to the time.

What could Cater possibly be smiling about?"

"Unlike every other student of Heartslabyul dorm Cater is acting no different from how he did the day they met, which gives Yuuya pause.

He is trying to give Ace and Deuce one, final chance to retreat.

He is begging for Riddle to call off the duel."

"There is no way that he can actually be enjoying any of this conflict. Cater is trying to make it all stop in the only way he knows how.

But the three do not smile; they do not do anything, staring straight across at one another."

"‘You honestly believe that I am going to be late? With these two as opponents, it will not take a moment. Let us make this quick—I will take you both on together.’

‘Talk pretty big there, don’t you?’

‘We won’t be hearin’ any excuses when you lose!’"

"As they respond, Ace gives a side glance to Yuuya and Grim.

If this is going to be two against one they will be able to join forces like they did at the Dwarf Mine, with Deuce starting out by blocking Riddle’s attack."

"If they are just able to block that first signature spell, there is a chance that they’ll be able to pull this off.

This is one of the scenarios that they planned for together back in Ramshackle. Unable to just sit and watch as Ace and Deuce quarreled in front of him--"

"--Yuuya had ultimately joined the strategizing.

It was Yuuya who convinced them that they can never hold their own against Riddle if they don’t work together.

As a result, he is now a part of the duel as well."