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.

and deep blue eyes. His fame and skill were already documented

the other hand had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that

he shares

not for John being stronger, I could've easily

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

Especially since she

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty

knew who they were, but in general, those five people were the ones I had to watch out

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

me out of my thoughts

air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals, Donna nodded her head in

par with

the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it

a step to the

need me to introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so famous

stopped. Redirecting her attention back

about you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students split into

separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat at

commotion, I suddenly found two shadows cast over

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin and

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that

to sit with Kevin and the

them around the

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

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

themselves to Kevin and the others, I

the hell is

I suddenly realized something.

from the prying eyes of others

did I go

...

of a

that came to our door

mid-thirties pointed towards the

up the investigation on the

picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to

was quite a talented youth. To think that he was

lady

him that come to our house, wasn't

"Um, it was..."

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

that we would be meeting

became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she not be

her controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

mother, Ryan kept playing with his toys.

play with the toys in mom's bedroom.

loudly, she could barely hear

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

his head.

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

moved away from the living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her

"This should be it..."

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

I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

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

at the front

"You're finally here"

waiting for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared

blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly walked in my

usually see Melissa in either

wasn't used to this. Sort of felt