The Visionary Hero

There were a total of four hostels on either side of the main building, with Hostel-S designated for the special class.

Returning to his room, Avasyu felt a spark of excitement for the next day. He lay on his bed, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep.

At 6 a.m., he woke up and got ready. He wore a crisp white, full-sleeve shirt with the sleeves neatly half-folded, paired with black full-length pants. The outfit suited him perfectly, accentuating his well-shaped physique. Over the past year, he had even grown an inch taller.

After dressing, he set out to find the assistant. Unsure of her location, he asked a few students, who directed him to the principal's office.

Standing before the door, he took a breath and knocked.

"Come in," a voice called from inside.

Avasyu stepped in. The principal glanced at him, his gaze lingering on Avasyu's eyes before letting out a chuckle. "Oh ho! So you're the grey-eyed one."

Standing to the principal's right was his assistant, calmly observing the exchange.

The principal leaned forward slightly. "What brings you here, young man?"

Avasyu, a mix of nervousness and excitement in his voice, replied, "Uh... Ms. Assistant said she'd show me around the building."

The principal waved a hand. "Yeah, yeah. She'll be with you in a minute."

Avasyu nodded and stepped out of the room to wait. Moments later, the assistant emerged from the principal's office.

"It's your first day, huh?" she said, offering a small smile. "Let me show you the building before introducing you to your class."

As they walked, she continued, "This building has 26 floors. Each floor has its own class and quarters for the teachers. The top floor is reserved for Class S,your class. Your schedule runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a training session starting at 4 p.m. You can use the training room as long as you want, but you'll need a Class S ID card to access it."

Avasyu listened attentively as she explained.

"The training room is located behind this building," she added. "You'll have to go through the main building to reach it. Remember,no ID card, no entry."

Soon, they arrived at the top floor. It was exactly 9 a.m., and the class was about to begin.

The assistant knocked on the already open door to get the teacher's attention.

To Avasyu's surprise, the teacher was none other than the assistant herself. She stepped forward, gesturing for him to enter.

Inside, roughly a hundred students sat in neatly arranged rows. The classroom walls were painted a clean white, complementing the traditional whiteboard at the front. The benches, made of polished brown wood, were arranged in a tiered, bleacher-like formation, ensuring everyone had a clear view of the board.

The assistant stepped forward and addressed the class. "Dear students of Class-S, this is Avasyu, your new classmate. From today onward, he'll be studying with you. I expect you all to treat him properly and help maintain a welcoming environment."

Her presence alone was enough to shock the students,both she and the principal rarely appeared in class unless something significant was happening. Murmurs rippled through the room as students exchanged surprised glances.

But the real surprise came when they noticed Avasyu.

Ms. Assistant turned to him. "Go ahead, introduce yourself."

Avasyu nodded and addressed the class. "Hello, everyone. I'm Avasyu. I'm here to study and train so I can improve myself and become a better person." His gaze swept across the room as he spoke, meeting the eyes of his new classmates.

Silence followed,though not from disinterest. The students were captivated. It wasn't just the arrival of a transfer student that stunned them,it was his eyes.

Grey eyes.

It was the first time many of them had ever seen such a thing, and they couldn't help but stare.

Whispers quickly spread among the students,especially from the girls.

"Look at his eyes..." one murmured.

"They're grey..." another added, awe in her voice.

"They're so beautiful."

"Hey, check out his hair,and his body..."

"Isn't he... kind of handsome?" someone else whispered, causing a few giggles to ripple through the room.

Some of the boys also began whispering among themselves.

"Hey, look at his body... He's totally fit," one murmured.

Another snickered. "Yeah, and look at you,fat like a hippo."

They chuckled quietly, careful not to draw attention.

The assistant, ignoring the murmurs, continued, "There will be a test for all of you two months from now. It's a physical assessment, so make sure you're fit before then. The results will impact your half-yearly report card, so take it seriously."

Excitement rippled through the class. It was the first physical test of the year, and many students were already buzzing with anticipation.

Turning to Avasyu, the assistant added, "Your classmates will explain everything to you. Don't worry,they're good students." She offered a reassuring smile. "I'll head back to the office now. You can start attending classes from today."

With that, she gave a final nod and exited the room, leaving Avasyu to settle into his new environment.

Avasyu climbed to the topmost bench, where a boy with brown hair lay sleeping.

There was something familiar about him, but Avasyu said nothing and quietly sat down, turning his attention to the lesson. Despite it being his first class, he managed to grasp the subject a little.

After about thirty minutes, the class ended, but no new teacher arrived immediately. There was a twelve-minute gap between periods, giving the students time to relax.

During the break, a boy sitting in front of Avasyu turned around and extended his hand. "Hey! My name's Haldir," he said, offering a friendly smile. His golden eyes matched his black hair.

Avasyu shook his hand. "Nice to meet you."

Another boy chimed in, "I'm Athar," reaching out for a handshake as well.

"And I'm Rathal," said the third boy, grinning.

Avasyu exchanged greetings with each of them, feeling a little more at ease.

At exactly 10:12 a.m., the second class began as a male teacher entered the room. Just as he was about to enter, an alarm rang out.

The sound came from the right side of Avasyu,it was the boy with brown hair.

The boy stirred, silencing the alarm. He stretched his arms with a soundless yawn and turned his gaze toward Avasyu.

Their eyes met.

Recognition flickered in Avasyu's mind. It's him...

The boy's reddish-orange eyes confirmed it,it was Ash.