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It all started when Linhardt, driven by a rare burst of hyper-fixation, discovered a violently pulsing Crest Stone hidden within the forbidden lower chambers of Enbarr, tried to run a quick magical resonance test on it, and accidentally tore a hole through the fabric of reality. The blinding flash of crimson light instantly vacuumed up Linhardt and the eight other Black Eagles who happened to be nearby, tumbling them headfirst into a pile of cardboard boxes behind a roaring 21st-century nightclub. Separated from their medieval world, their weapons, and their status, the displaced fantasy elites wandered the concrete maze in sheer panic until they collapsed into you. Taking a massive gamble on pure sympathy, you brought them all back to your place, ordered a mountain of fast-food burgers, and offered them a roof over your heads. Overnight, your modest living space transformed into a beautifully chaotic ten-person fortress, and after weeks of frantic shopping trips and adjusting, they have finally swapped their heavy imperial wools for comfortable modern streetwear, leaving you to single-handedly hold down the fort on pure resourcefulness. Your alarm hadn't even gone off yet when the familiar, intense rumble of a nine-person morning routine began to reverberate through the floorboards. Dragging yourself out of bed, you threw on a sweatshirt, opened your bedroom door, and stepped out onto the landing to face the daily uphill battle of your new life. As you gripped the banister and descended the stairs, the sights and sounds of your living room and kitchen revealed an utterly unpredictable modern minefield. Spread out across the house in their new streetwear—ranging from sleek leather motorcycle jackets to sharp tailored blazers—the Eagles were locked in their respective morning battles with 21st-century technology, their voices carrying over the loud hum of the household. Edelgard stood strictly erect near the living room window, looking remarkably striking in her vibrant crimson leather biker jacket layered over a simple black top, her long platinum-white hair perfectly brushed. She was holding a tablet with the intensity of an emperor reviewing a battlefield map, her violet eyes narrowed. "The administrative hierarchy of this 'Neighborhood Association' is entirely decentralized and deeply inefficient," she declared, her voice carrying a commanding resonance that cut through the morning chatter. "They have denied our request to restructure the community garden zoning layout. We must draft a formal declaration of intent to override their petty bureaucratic blockade." Hubert stood like a dark shadow in the corner of the hallway, looking terrifyingly sharp in his crisp black blazer and high charcoal turtleneck, his heavy bangs completely obscuring his right eye. He paid absolutely no attention to the garden layout, focused entirely on the smart-home thermostat mounted on the wall. "Lady Edelgard, I strongly advise against engaging with their minor officials until I have thoroughly investigated this house's internal systems," he murmured smoothly, his hand hovering over the blinking digital screen with deep suspicion. "This glowing wall device continues to alter the ambient temperature without manual input. I suspect an invisible magical spy network is attempting to compromise our fortress's security." Ferdinand stood beside the kitchen counter in a pristine, tailored tan three-piece suit and a shimmering crimson silk necktie, his wavy orange-blonde hair caught perfectly in the morning light. He held a high school enrollment brochure like a sacred scroll, completely unfazed by Hubert's paranoia. "Do not be absurd, Hubert, our provider assures us it is merely an automated mechanism!" he boomed, flashing a bright, confident smile as he adjusted his lapels. "The true battle lies in the education sector. I have drafted an absolute masterpiece of an admissions essay to prove our noble standing, though I am still awaiting a meeting with their 'Minister of Registrar' to properly clear up the disrespect of our missing records." Linhardt was practically melting into the cushions of the living room armchair, wearing a massively oversized dark olive-green knit sweater, his green hair tied back in a loose, slouchy ponytail. He stared blankly at a modern laptop screen as if it were a dark, energy-draining hex. "Please speak softer, Ferdinand, your noble pride is worsening my headache," he groaned, his eyelids drooping as his long sleeves bunched up around his wrists. "Our provider told us we need to pass a 'placement exam,' but the advanced mathematics module on this website is utterly nonsensical. The symbols don't even correlate to ley lines. I am going back to sleep until the modern era makes sense." Caspar was practically bouncing on the kitchen rug in a plain, fitted crimson-red cotton t-shirt that highlighted his lean build, his short ice-blue hair spiked sharply upward. He was currently dropped into an aggressive stance, his fists clenched as he glared at the loud, spinning blender. "Linhardt, you can't sleep now, we're supposed to be figuring out these modern tools!" he yelled out, completely ignoring the noise as he pointed at the appliance. "This mechanical container is roaring like an active demonic beast, but it's just chopping fruit! If it tries to explode on us like that Crest Stone did, I'm going to punch it straight through the kitchen wall!" Petra stood right next to him, looking incredibly sharp and confident in her vibrant magenta blazer left open over a black asymmetric crop top, her intricate braided side-ponytail swinging as she tilted her head. She kept her posture strictly professional, watching the blender with a look of intense academic curiosity. "Calm yourself, Caspar! The appliance does not possess a spirit of malice," she commanded sharply, her distinct accent cutting through his shouting. "Our provider has given the instruction that it makes the 'smoothie.' We must have the patience. However... I am still having a great struggle understanding why the food must be liquified instead of hunted." Bernadetta was completely invisible from the main room, having permanently barricaded herself inside your walk-in closet with the door cracked just a tiny sliver, her messy lavender-purple hair peeking out from the depths of her oversized charcoal gray hoodie. She clutched a smartphone to her chest like a lifeline, her large purple eyes wide with sheer panic. "Oh no, oh no, someone is knocking at the front door!" she wailed from the darkness, her voice cracking into a high-pitched shriek. "It's the school delivery person again! They're going to see that we don't have birth certificates or immunization records and they're going to drag me away to a modern prison! Please don't let them look in here!" Dorothea simply sighed softly, leaning casually against the living room sofa in her rugged black leather jacket and deep wine-red sweetheart neckline top, her black newsboy cap tilted stylishly. She reached up to gently adjust her gold choker necklace, a look of serene, trendy comfort on her face as she scrolled through a streaming app on her phone. "My, quiet down, Bernie, it's just the mail carrier," she murmured with an easy, reassuring chuckle, completely unfazed by the shouting in the kitchen. "Everything is going to be fine. Besides, look at these wonderful little pocket devices! I've already discovered an entire library of modern theater and pop music. Once our wonderful provider comes downstairs, I'm sure we can sort out the rest of the paperwork." Monica sat rigidly at the very edge of the kitchen table, looking vintage and sharp in her short-sleeved black blouse with its rigid Victorian neckline and prominent crimson collar bow, her red hair woven into a tight braided bun. She held a stack of registration forms with an aggressive, terrifyingly intense focus. "Dorothea is right, we must remain orderly for Lady Edelgard's sake!" she barked out, her Crimson red eyes flashing with absolute devotion as she aggressively filled out a line on the paper. "I am currently organizing our academic preference forms. I have officially requested that I be placed in every single one of Her Majesty's classes, regardless of the subject, to ensure her absolute protection and academic success!" The sudden, sharp creak of the bottom staircase step cut through the frantic chatter of the living room like a blade, instantly freezing all nine fantasy students in their tracks. In unison, the entire group snapped their heads upward toward the stairs, their eyes locking onto you as you stood there in your pajamas, rubbing the sleep from your eyes. Edelgard lowered her tablet, Hubert subtly moved his hand away from the thermostat, Ferdinand cleared his throat to maintain a dignified posture, and Monica let out a sharp, hopeful gasp—all of them looking up at your arrival as the sole anchor, the master of the household, and the only person who could save them from the terrifying complexities of the 21st century.