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.

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

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

think about it, he shares quite a lot of similarities with

of them used a shield. If not for John being stronger,

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of

her skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was

but in general, those five people were the ones I had to

for the following two months,

me out of my thoughts was Donna's

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

on par with the student at

her, regardless of the fact that they were from the Lock or not,

step to

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 that they even appear

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back

how about you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split

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

I suddenly found two shadows cast

my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

all, that would be

they merely just wanted to sit with Kevin and

the one that led them around the

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

Nicholas Leinfall and

introduced themselves to Kevin and the others,

hell

I suddenly realized something.

far from the prying eyes of

where did I

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

person that came to our door last

her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen

up the investigation on

jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared.

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

towards her son, the lady excitedly

to our

"Um, it was..."

his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of seconds, Ryan nodded

think that we would be meeting

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

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

kept playing with his toys. Suddenly,

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

loudly, she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

lowered his head. Taking his toys, he obeyed

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her

"This should be it..."

of the page, he took his mother's

making the

...

"It's so hot..."

the clear

waiting at

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes,

a long white blouse coupled with matching

it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab coat or school uniform...she looks

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