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.

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

had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled

think about it, he shares quite a lot of similarities

a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

undeniable. Especially since

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty much

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

the following two months, exchange

my

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

were definitely on par with

or not,

to

need me to introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back

yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

Donna, the exchange students split into many different

areas of the classroom, whilst others sat

I suddenly found two shadows cast over

my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

naturally didn't refuse. After all, that would be quite rude of

wanted to sit with Kevin and the

around the academy, they found it easier

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

you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this

the others, I leaned against

the hell

I suddenly realized something.

of others turned out to be the place with the most attention in the

did

...

of a shabby

that came

a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV

the investigation on the

hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor

seems like he was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from

her son, the lady excitedly pointed at the

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

"Um, it was..."

looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at

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

She had met such an outstanding figure, how could

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around and

why don't you go play with the toys in mom's bedroom.

loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

was doing, Ryan lowered his head.

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

on a certain point of the page, he took his mother's

hope I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather.

at the front of

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

coupled with matching black pants,

usually see Melissa in either

Sort of felt out of