The Cloudcalling event begins with Leona inviting Vil to participate in a tournament in his hometown because, “when it comes to good sense and moderation, Vil’s the best housewarden we’ve got. Moreover, we’ve been spending time on the same campus ever since Vil enrolled–we’re friends who know each other well.” (Vil: “How my skin crawls… There’s not a trace of emotion behind your words.”)
Vil refuses outright until Leona offers him exclusive access to hot spring inside a famous locale that is open only to the royal family. Vil agrees, though he later says he wishes he had not been so easily played by Leona.
Vil confers in whispers twice with Leona during the event, both on the topic of Kalim’s participation with the group.
Prior to the tournament Vil has Leona act as his personal guide around his hometown for a tour based on beauty, with Leona recommending the spa of their hotel and then escorting him to cosmetics store that is popular with the royal family.
Vil observes, “For all your grumbling, you’re being a fantastic tour guide. Hehe, I should make you show me around all the time.”
While escorting Vil through a local marketplace Vil is recognized by vendors who try to gift him with their wares (“If he used my products, my sales’d go through the roof!”), but when Vil tries to get Leona to say something Leona responds, “You don’t need me when these fine folk’ll bend over backwards to show ya around,” returning to their hotel alone.
Vil says, “Always running away at the first minor inconvenience… And here I was beginning to think he might not be totally useless!”
At the beginning of the tournament Leona explains that, as the leader of the Sunset Warriors, he is forbidden from participating and any team he joined would be disqualified. Vil is kicked by his opponent in round one and Kifaji blames Leona.
Leona responds, “Guess you look at Vil and think he’s delicate or somethin’. Just watch,” and Vil wins his bout, saying that he had been faking the pain in his leg.
Leona is the only person who realizes that Vil had not actually been faking (Vil: “…If you were able to see through me, then I dare say I need to improve my acting skills”) and refuses to let Vil participate in the final round.
Vil insists on participating anyway, saying he would rather fight on a broken leg than give in, and Leona chooses a third option: entering the tournament himself.
Kifaji explains that Leona being discovered would “bring shame to the entire royal family” in front of the gathered foreign dignitaries, meaning “Prince Leona must have been counting on me making this calculation to save face.”
Afterwards Vil comments, “Can’t help but notice you stole the spotlight from me. Hardly seems fair,” and Leona responds, “Couldn’t pass up a chance to put you herbivores in your place, could I?”
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