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 documented

short brown hair. His stature

he shares quite a lot of similarities

If not for John being stronger, I could've

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others,

her skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized in

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was pretty much an

those five people

most of you know from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining

my

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

were definitely on par with the student at the

or not, it was always gratifying to

a step to

most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In

Donna stopped. Redirecting her

about you guys find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever you

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into

sit towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst

I suddenly found two shadows cast

twins looking in my general direction. At times

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that would be quite rude

they merely just wanted to sit with Kevin and the

led them around the academy, they

quickly sat down. Extending

meet you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this

the others, I leaned

the hell is

I suddenly realized something.

be my secluded seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most

did I go

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

person that came to our door last

her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing

investigation on

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

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

the lady

to our house,

"Um, it was..."

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

we would be meeting

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

her controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

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

toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants

could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he took out a large file

"This should be it..."

the page, he took

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

the clear

was currently waiting at the

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

with matching black pants, Melissa calmly

Melissa in either a

used to this. Sort of