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.

hair and deep blue eyes. His fame and

with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however,

it, he shares quite

both of them used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others,

this, her skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty much

who they were, but in general, those five people

most of you know from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining us

my thoughts was Donna's

stared at the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain

were definitely on par with the student at

regardless of the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was

to the side,

don't think you need me to introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In

a brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the exchange

you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into many different

choose to sit towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat at

commotion, I suddenly found two shadows cast over

the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

that would

to sit with Kevin and

around the

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

meet you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

the others, I leaned against

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

from the prying eyes of others turned out to be

did

...

of a

the person that came to our door last

couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing opposite

the investigation

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 looked quite

was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from the Lock, no wonder he was

her son, the lady excitedly pointed at

was him that come to our house, wasn't it? I'm sure of

"Um, it was..."

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

meeting someone so important! I can't believe

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

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

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

with the toys in

she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys, he obeyed his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he took out a large file and

"This should be it..."

the page, he took his mother's phone and

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the

waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared

with matching black pants, Melissa calmly

I think about it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab coat or

to this. Sort of felt out of