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.

black hair and deep blue eyes. His fame

hair. His stature resembled

think about it, he shares quite a lot of similarities

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the

were undeniable. Especially since she was a combat

who specialized

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty much an

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

recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange

of my

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

were definitely on par with the student

from the Lock or not, it was always

step to

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

her attention back to

yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students

towards separate areas of the classroom,

suddenly found two shadows cast over

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

didn't refuse. After all, that would be

just wanted to sit with Kevin and

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

twins quickly sat

name is Nicholas Leinfall and this

introduced themselves to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table and massaged

the hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

did I

...

a shabby

the person that came to our

worn-down couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing opposite

investigation on the

jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to say about him, the

think that he was from the Lock, no wonder he was so

lady excitedly

him that come to our house, wasn't

"Um, it was..."

looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at

to think that we would be meeting someone so

excited. She had met such an

her controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

kept playing with his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around

why don't you go play with the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom

him playing so loudly, she could

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

certain point of the page, he took his

I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton

was currently waiting at the front of

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's figure

blouse coupled with matching

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

wasn't used to this. Sort of