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 skill were

sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of

he shares quite

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others,

Especially since

who specialized

'That should be it...'

was pretty much an

they were, but in general, those five

the recent banquet, for the following two

out of my

to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura

were definitely on par with

or not, it was always gratifying to know that such

step to the side, she

the banquet or known each other beforehand.

Redirecting her attention back to the exchange

yourself a seat. Just sit

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students split into

areas of the classroom, whilst

found two

looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin and

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

naturally didn't refuse. After all, that would be quite rude

they merely just wanted to sit with Kevin and the

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

the green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending

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

others, I leaned against the table and massaged

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

be my secluded seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most attention in the

did I

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

came to

lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing

up the investigation

a TV 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

my, it seems like he was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from the

towards her son, the lady excitedly pointed at the

to our house, wasn't it? I'm sure of

"Um, it was..."

plastic toy cars in his hands, Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a

that we would be meeting

She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she

she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

his mother, Ryan kept playing with his toys. Suddenly, his

toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants to

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

Ryan lowered his head.

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation,

"This should be it..."

point of the page, he took his mother's phone and dialed a

making

...

"It's so hot..."

sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather.

currently waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure

matching black pants,

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

Sort of felt out