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

short brown hair. His

I think about it, he shares quite a lot of

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

short black hair and an oval-shaped face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to

her skills were undeniable. Especially since

who specialized

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was

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

following two

of my thoughts was Donna's

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

with the student

were from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that such talented humans

to the

banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so

Redirecting her attention back

you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into

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

the commotion, I suddenly found two shadows cast over

the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

that would

wanted to

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

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

my name is Nicholas Leinfall

to Kevin and the others, I

hell

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

where did I

...

a shabby three-bedroom

came to our door

mid-thirties pointed

investigation on

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

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

son, the lady excitedly

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

"Um, it was..."

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

that we would be meeting someone so important! I

mom became quite excited. She had

she

—Clank! —Clank!

with his toys.

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

she could barely hear what

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys,

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

towards her drawer and opened

"This should be it..."

on a certain point of the page, he took his

making the

...

"It's so hot..."

I stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and

was currently waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in the

matching black pants, Melissa

it, I usually see Melissa in either a

wasn't used to this. Sort of felt out of