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.

deep blue eyes. His fame and skill were already

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

I think about it, he shares quite

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

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

were undeniable. Especially since she was a

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty

knew who they were, but in general, those five people were the ones I had

the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining us

of my thoughts

the air of confidence and aura coming

on par with the student at the

they were from the Lock or not,

step to the side, she

think you need me to introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet

her attention back to the exchange

find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split into many

of the classroom, whilst others sat at

suddenly found two shadows cast

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

that would be

to sit with Kevin

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

light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the

is Nicholas Leinfall

to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table

the hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

where did I

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

came to our door

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

investigation on

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

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

her son, the lady

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

"Um, it was..."

his hands, Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV

would be meeting someone so important!

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

she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

his toys. Suddenly, his mom

play with the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants to

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

doing, Ryan lowered his head.

"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 took out

"This should be it..."

the page, he took

I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner,

was currently waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure

blouse coupled with matching

usually see Melissa in either a lab

wasn't used to this. Sort