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[i][color=bc8dbf]“If everyone had the right requirements, then that would defeat the purpose of being taught as a student. Wouldn’t you say so, Circe?”[/color][/i]

The Shifter would be able to hear the words loud and clear, not missing a beat. But if Circe looked to discover the origin of said voice, she would only find the surroundings of the Great Hall and the students bustling in crowds. There was no doubt the voice had resonated in her mind only, coming off as a form of telepathy. The question of who was reading her mind though, would be answered very much in short notice.

When the Vice Principal and Scarlet Sage herself, Reiko Asamiya, had entered the Great Hall and walked onto the stage, many of the students began to settle down. The educational film projected on the screens were running to their end as more and more people, staff and student alike, noticed Reiko’s presence. Some of the students shifted in their seats nervously, mistaking the stern woman to be the Head Magister herself.

But to their surprise, Reiko positioned herself off to the side with crossed arms, eyeing the crowd below like a hawk in perch. A few moments later, and the actual Head Magister walked onto the stage to her podium. Surely this was some kind of joke, yes? Some practical scheme or jest? Because the person standing in front of them all didn’t look like she was the Principal of Hikari Ryodan, let alone the Head Magister. In fact, she looked to be just as old as some of them, if not younger. That certainly explained the short podium.

Yet the staff knew better, each of them able to recognize the distinct appearance of their Principal, [url=https://i.imgur.com/bySv3IR.jpg?1]Miss Aria[/url]. Whether Circe knew it or not, it was Aria who had been the gentle voice in her head. Even now, Aria smiled down at the new and familiar faces surrounding her. This was going to be a very fun year.

A microphone was positioned at the front of the podium and Aria tapped into the device only once. [color=bc8dbf]"Greetings. Welcome new and old to the beginning of another innovative year here at Hikari Ryodan Academy. I am your current and residing Headmistess; but you may call me, Miss Aria."[/color] A round of applause followed that statement by some of the enthusiastic staff and she held her urge to sigh. [color=bc8dbf]"You are here today because you seek purpose in your life,"[/color] Aria continued. [color=bc8dbf]"A purpose that will benefit the balance of our world and bring harmony to all. Your new purpose...as a Dawn Slayer."[/color]

What followed was the typical greeting speech she gave each year to the younglings, making a mental check-in on Yurius and his duel. After all, she didn’t want the vampire to keep a student from missing crucial information on orientation day. A few more passing words and soon, Aria wrapped it up with, [color=bc8dbf]“But let us skip our tiring responsibilities for now. Today is a free day for all the students here. A day where you can explore the campus and the like. Please, feel free to direct any and all questions you may have to either myself or your professors."[/color]

A small smile graced her lips as she began to sense the positive energy radiating from the crowd before her. This method always worked in pumping up a fresh class for the beginning of the school year. [color=bc8dbf]"Please keep in mind that classes will begin immediately tomorrow morning at their regularly scheduled time frame. Until then, please enjoy your stay here as you embrace your new life. Welcome, one and all to Hikari Ryodan Academy."[/color]

A thunderous applause accompanied her finishing lines, the Head Magister soon moving off the stage.