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

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

it, he shares quite a lot of

If not for John being stronger, I could've

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

Especially since she was a combat

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

everyone was

those five people were the ones I had to

the following two months, exchange students will

out of my thoughts

around, she stared at the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals, Donna

definitely on par with the

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

step to the

the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so

Redirecting her attention

guys find yourself a seat. Just

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into

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

suddenly found two

twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin and

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that

wanted to

that led them around the academy, they found it easier

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

my name is Nicholas Leinfall and

themselves to Kevin and the others,

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

seat far from the prying eyes of others turned

where did I go

...

a shabby three-bedroom

that came to our door last

her mid-thirties pointed towards

the investigation on the

relayed 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 Lock, no

son, the lady excitedly pointed at

our house, wasn't it? I'm

"Um, it was..."

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

be meeting someone so important! I can't

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

controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around and scolded

you go play with the toys in mom's

playing so loudly, she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he took out a large file and skimmed through

"This should be it..."

he took his mother's

hope I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner,

was currently waiting at

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

with matching black pants, Melissa calmly walked in

it, I usually see Melissa in

used to this. Sort of