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.

eyes. His fame and

short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was much more

that I think about it, he shares quite a

John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

undeniable. Especially since

specialized in

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty

general, those five people were the ones I had to watch

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

of my

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

on par with

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

step to the side,

met at the banquet or known each other beforehand.

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention

find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

Donna, the exchange students

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

I suddenly found

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

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that

they merely just wanted to sit with

one that led them around the academy,

the green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older brother introduced himself to

Nicholas Leinfall and this

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

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

my secluded seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place

where did I go

...

of a

the person that came to our

couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the

up the investigation

anchor relayed the news. Besides him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing

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

her son, the lady

it was him that come to our house, wasn't

"Um, it was..."

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

think that we would be meeting someone so important!

excited. She had met such an outstanding figure,

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

playing with his toys.

toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants

could barely hear

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

doing, Ryan lowered his head.

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

on a certain point of the page, he took his

making

...

"It's so hot..."

blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear

at the front

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

a long white blouse coupled with matching black pants,

think about it, I usually see Melissa in either

used to this. Sort of felt out of