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.

fame and skill were already documented

hand had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His

he shares quite a lot

not for John being stronger, I

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the

Especially since she

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was

in general, those five people were the ones

for the following two months, exchange students will be joining

of my thoughts was

the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air

on par with the student at the

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

step to the

introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet or

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

how about you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into

towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst others

I suddenly found two shadows cast over

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would

merely just wanted to

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

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

my name is Nicholas

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

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

where did I

...

a shabby

he the person that came

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

investigation

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

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

towards her son, the lady excitedly

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

"Um, it was..."

up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the

think that we would be meeting

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

controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

with his toys. Suddenly,

play with the toys

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"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 skimmed

"This should be it..."

page, he

hope I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

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

was currently waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

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

a long white blouse coupled with matching

I usually see Melissa in either a

this. Sort