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.

hair and deep blue eyes. His fame and skill were already documented for

hair. His

think about it, he shares quite a lot

for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair of

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

undeniable. Especially since she

specialized in

'That should be it...'

everyone was

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

the following two months, exchange students will be joining us

out of my thoughts was Donna's

twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming

par with the student

from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that

to the side,

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

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the exchange students,

about you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split into many different

separate areas of the classroom,

commotion, I suddenly found two shadows cast over

in my general direction. At times they would

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

all, that would be quite

just wanted to sit with Kevin and the

the one that led them around the academy, they

twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the

you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my Twin

to Kevin and the others,

the hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

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

did

...

of a

that came to our

lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the

up the investigation

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

a talented youth. To think that he was from the

son, the lady excitedly

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

"Um, it was..."

cars in his hands, Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking

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

had met such an outstanding figure, how could she

controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

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

toys

she could

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

page, he

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner, the temperatures were

at the front of the

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared

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

that I think about it, I usually see Melissa in either a

to this. Sort of felt