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 and skill were already documented for

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

he shares quite a

being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

wasn't ugly, compared to

Especially since she

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was pretty much an

knew who they were, but in general, those five people were the ones

most of you know from the recent banquet, for the following two

of my

the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of

on par with

were from the Lock or not, it was always

a step to the side,

met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of

stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the exchange students,

you guys find yourself a seat.

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split into many

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

I suddenly found

in my general direction.

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

naturally didn't refuse. After all, that would

to sit with Kevin and the

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

green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending

Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

and the others, I leaned against the

the hell

I suddenly realized something.

prying eyes of

did I

...

of a

the person that came

lady in her mid-thirties pointed

investigation on the

picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing

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

lady excitedly pointed at

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

"Um, it was..."

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

be meeting someone so important! I can't believe

mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding

her controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around and scolded

you go play with the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants

loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

his head. Taking

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

page, he took

I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

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

waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure

coupled with matching

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

wasn't used to this. Sort of felt out