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.

His fame and skill were already documented

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

that I think about it, he shares quite a lot

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

undeniable. Especially since

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was pretty much an

knew who they were, but in general, those five people

banquet, for the following two months,

of my thoughts was

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

on par with the student

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

step to the

as most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them

a brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention

about you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split

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

I suddenly found

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"

that would be quite rude of

merely just wanted to sit with Kevin and

around the academy,

gave them the green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older brother introduced himself

you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall

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

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

where did

...

a

the person that came to our

couch, a lady in her mid-thirties

up the investigation on

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

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

lady

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

"Um, it was..."

two plastic toy cars in his hands, Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the

to think that we would be meeting someone so important! I can't

from Ryan, his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding

she

—Clank! —Clank!

his toys. Suddenly, his

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

playing so loudly, she could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys, he obeyed

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he

"This should be it..."

point of the page, he took his

hope I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

enjoying the clear

was currently waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in the

coupled with matching black

Melissa in either

this. Sort of felt out of