The Author's POV

"Alright, everyone please be quiet"

—Clank!

Suddenly the doors of the classroom opened up, and Donna entered. Her crisp voice traveled through everyone's ears.

Instantly the classroom quieted down.

Putting her hands on the podium, she solemnly looked at everyone present.

"Okay, have you all received the message? The one about the mourning ceremony for tomorrow?"

[Announcement to all students, due to what happened yesterday at the banquet, Wednesday, from the times 8:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M the academy has decided to...]

Turning my wrist slightly, I pressed on the foremost notification. I quickly skimmed through the long text.

'I see...'

Despite what happened yesterday, classes resumed as usual.

Originally there should've been a week break, but because the incident was handled so cleanly and swiftly, there was no break.

Regarding the fallen professors and students, a mourning ceremony would be held tomorrow night.

That was what the current announcement was about.

"As most of you have been informed, there have been 31 confirmed deaths from yesterday's accident. 15 of which were our very own academy professors"

"I'd like for you all to attend tomorrow as a form of respect for those that have sacrificed their lives for you. It's the least you could do..."

Donna's face was solemn. Even if she was used to death, such announcements were never easy.

Especially since some of the people that died were people that she had talked to as recently as yesterday.

It truly was depressing.

"...enough of that for now"

Finished with all of the depressing stuff, Donna's tone became lighter. Brushing her hair to the side, she checked her watch.

"Alright, with that out of the way it is now time that I introduced you to your new classmates. They should be here soon..."

—Knock! —Knock!

Right on cue, the doors of the classroom opened and around twenty youths came in. They all wore different uniforms.

Instantly the classroom became noisy. Sitting next to me, Kevin's eyes squinted.

"It's that guy"

"Who?"

Curious, Emma turned around and looked at Kevin. With his eyes narrowed, Kevin softly said.

"Aaron"

"You've met him?"

Emma's brows raised.

She had met Aaron a couple of times in the past. She had the worst impression of him.

To think that Kevin went through a similar situation as her.

"Yes, at the banquet. He came at me from out of nowhere. If I don't remember wrong, he said something along the lines of 'you're only so-so' or something of the sorts..."

"That does indeed sound like him. I've had a similar situation happen to me..."

Whilst Emma and Kevin were busy talking, I stared at the incoming students. My eyes instantly paused on a certain few individuals.

Five to be exact.

The Leinfall twins, John Berson, Eleonore Grey, and the man in question, Aaron Rhinestone.

The strongest first years of each respective academy.

Nothing much needed to be said about the Leinfall twins. With their platinum blonde hair, they were easily recognizable. Moreover, their flawless teamwork was what made them so famous.

The same went for Aaron.

fame

hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's,

about it, he shares quite

not for John being stronger, I

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

black hair and an oval-shaped face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others,

this, her skills were undeniable. Especially since she was

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

was pretty much

five people were

following two months, exchange

my thoughts

the air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals,

on par with the student at

the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that such talented humans

a step to the side,

met at the banquet or known each other beforehand.

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention

find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever you

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students split

towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst

found two

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

all, that would be quite

they merely just wanted to sit with Kevin

the one that led them around the academy, they found it easier

green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older

name is Nicholas Leinfall and this

twins introduced themselves to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table and massaged

the hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

the prying eyes of others turned out to be

did I go

...

of a

that came to our door last

in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing

the investigation on

anchor relayed the news. Besides him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to say about him, the lady

like he was quite a talented youth. To think

the lady

was him that come to our house,

"Um, it was..."

looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of seconds,

think that we would be meeting

confirmation from Ryan, his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

Ryan kept playing with his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around and

the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants to watch

she could barely hear

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

Ryan lowered his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

he quickly moved towards her

"This should be it..."

certain point of the page, he took

hope I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

clear and warm

currently waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

minutes,

coupled with matching black pants,

it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab coat or school uniform...she looks kinda

to this. Sort