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.

blue eyes. His fame and skill were already

hand had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's,

think about it, he shares quite a lot of

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

Especially

specialized

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty much an

but in general, those five people were the

from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students

me out of my thoughts was Donna's

she stared at the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and

with the

of the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying

step to the side,

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

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students

of the classroom, whilst others sat at the front or

the commotion, I suddenly found

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

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

naturally didn't refuse. After all, that would

just wanted to sit with Kevin and

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

light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his

Nicholas Leinfall

to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table and massaged my

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

did I go

...

a

came to our door

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

investigation on the

him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes

To think that

her son, the lady excitedly pointed

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

"Um, it was..."

looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of

meeting someone so important! I can't believe

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

controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

his toys. Suddenly, his mom

toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants

so loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

lowered his head. Taking his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

from the living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he

"This should be it..."

he took his mother's

hope I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around

currently waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

a long white blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly walked

I think about it, I usually see Melissa

to this. Sort