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.

eyes. His fame and skill were already documented for

short brown hair.

he shares quite a

for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the

Especially since she was a combat

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

everyone was

they were, but in general, those five people were

following two months, exchange

my thoughts was

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

par with the student at the

of the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that

to the side, she

of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so famous

a brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

about you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students split into

of the classroom, whilst others sat at the

commotion, I suddenly found two shadows

found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that would be quite rude of

they merely just wanted to

one that led them around the

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

my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

twins introduced themselves to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the

hell

I suddenly realized something.

of others turned out to be the

where did I go

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

he the person that came to our

on a worn-down couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing opposite to

investigation on

with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes

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

the lady

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

"Um, it was..."

Blinking innocently and looking at the TV

to think that we would be meeting someone so important! I

excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she not

her controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

kept playing with his toys. Suddenly,

you go play with the toys in

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

he was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys,

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

the living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he took out a large file and skimmed

"This should be it..."

page, he took

hope I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner, the temperatures were steadily

waiting at the front of

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared

a long white blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly

Melissa in either

this. Sort