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.

deep blue eyes. His fame and skill

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

I think about it, he shares quite a

of them used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

Especially since

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty much an

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

the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining us

out of my thoughts was Donna's

next to her. Sensing the air

were definitely on par with

or not, it was always gratifying to know that such talented

to the side,

of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In

a brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back

find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever you

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split into many different

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

found two

my general direction. At times they would

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be quite rude

wanted to sit with Kevin

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

the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older

my name is Nicholas Leinfall and

Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table

hell

I suddenly realized something.

from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most attention in

did I

...

of a

person that came to our door last

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

investigation on

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

like he was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from the Lock,

towards her son, the lady excitedly pointed

him that come to our house, wasn't

"Um, it was..."

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

would be meeting someone so important! I can't

from Ryan, his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she not

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

with his toys.

the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants to

she could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

whatever he was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys,

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

the living room. 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

"This should be it..."

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

making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

eyes, I stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around

currently waiting at the front of

"You're finally here"

waiting for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

white blouse coupled with matching

about it, I usually see Melissa

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