Enrollment Ceremony

As the bell for the entrance ceremony rang, Class B, led by Ichinose, marched in unison from the school building towards the gymnasium.

They were the first to arrive at the gymnasium, so they stood in their designated spots waiting for the other classes.

Afterward, the other classes arrived one after another. Class A came next, followed by Class C, and finally Class D.

Itozawa walked within the ranks, his eyes constantly scanning left and right, observing everything around him.

He first focused his attention on Class D, the supposed center of the original story.

However, the Class D before him was beyond his expectations. They appeared exceptionally united, which couldn't help but make him frown.

If he remembered correctly, at this point in the original story, Class D should have been a scattered mess.

Itozawa pondered for a moment. Based on the abilities known so far, each person's ability was related to their traits. Therefore, the person who could foster such a peaceful atmosphere could only be Kushida Kikyo or Hirata Yosuke.

His gaze first fell on Kushida Kikyo. Kushida was happily chatting with the girl next to her, her expression natural, showing no signs of abnormality.

However, when he turned to Hirata Yosuke, he immediately noticed something was wrong.

Hirata's face was pale, and beads of sweat had formed on his forehead. Despite this, his eyes conveyed a sense of determination.

Surrounding Hirata, a group of students glared at him, with a red-haired youth at the forefront.

Itozawa guessed they were the "idiot trio" led by Sudo.

This tense atmosphere stood in stark contrast to the overall peaceful atmosphere of Class D.

Itozawa realized that this false peace was likely orchestrated by Hirata Yosuke. Moreover, Hirata had probably revealed his ability publicly within Class D, otherwise, these people wouldn't have discovered his handiwork.

Itozawa secretly mused that Hirata's ability seemed to consume a tremendous amount of energy.

He couldn't help but wonder if paying such a high price to maintain this superficial peace was truly worth it.

Shaking his head, he shifted his gaze from Class D to Class C, focusing particularly on Ryuen Kakeru.

Ryuen Kakeru was easy to spot; the one leading the group should be him. His hair was long and messy, black and shiny, casually draped over his shoulders, giving him an untamed aura.

More importantly, his demeanor exuded confidence and composure. Even in a serious setting, he maintained that unique relaxed attitude, possessing an unignorable presence.

It seemed Class C was much more orderly than in the original story.

It appeared that under the influence of abilities, Ryuen Kakeru's control over Class C had become stronger.

The troublemakers behind him, students who were originally unruly, now showed clear signs of fear.

This change made Itozawa realize that Ryuen Kakeru's ability might have greatly enhanced his leadership and influence.

If that were the case, influencing Class C would be much more difficult than before, and there might not even be a possibility of rebellion.

So, he decisively turned his attention to Class A. Class A, as in the original story, was divided into two distinct factions: the Sakayanagi faction and the Katsuragi faction.

The reason he was sure it was still these two factions was that Sakayanagi Arisu and Katsuragi Kohei had very conspicuous features: a silver-haired girl like an elf and a striking bald man. It was hard to mistake them.

Sakayanagi Arisu sat in her chair, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall over her shoulders, strands shimmering faintly in the sunlight.

Her eyes were clear and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts. Her skin was as fair as snow, forming a stark contrast with her exquisite silver hair.

Her posture was elegant, her back straight. Although her height was lacking, her presence was imposing.

Itozawa secretly mused that Sakayanagi's and Katsuragi's abilities must be very powerful, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to continue leading their respective factions.

For Sakayanagi Arisu, her ability likely wasn't body-related, otherwise, her current state wouldn't appear so weak.

Her ability might lean more towards the mental or spiritual realm, which gave her strong influence within Class A, allowing her to maintain her leadership position even with poor physical health.

However, while he was still thinking, a spry old man in his sixties walked onto the stage.

He stood on the podium, his gaze sharp as an eagle's. With a mere gesture of his hand, the faint whispers in the gymnasium instantly vanished, and silence fell upon the crowd.

His voice was loud and powerful, penetrating the entire space of the gymnasium.

"First, allow me to introduce my ability," the principal's voice echoed throughout the gymnasium. "It belongs to the mind category and is called 'Silence.' For you fledglings, I could suppress you for a whole day. So, I chose to start this way, making it easier for me to speak."

Itozawa understood perfectly that the principal's action was not just to quiet everyone down but also to intimidate everyone present.

This was a warning to all students not to think that possessing abilities meant they could act recklessly. In this school, rules and order were still paramount.

The principal continued, "Here, you will learn how to control and use your abilities. But more importantly, you will learn how to survive in this complex world. Abilities are not omnipotent; they are just one part of your many capabilities."

His gaze swept over each student, as if searching for something. "Each of you has potential, but only those who know how to utilize their abilities will become true powerhouses. I hope that every day you spend here, you will gain something and grow."

Next, he briefly introduced the classification of abilities, which was indeed as Kanzaki had said before, divided into six major categories: Mind, Body, Object, Spirit, Brain, and Spacetime.

Then, he picked up a small booklet and waved it gently, attracting the students' attention. "Subsequently, each student has received a booklet like this.

This booklet contains the names and descriptions of abilities, with the aim of giving you a basic understanding of your own abilities and preventing excessive ignorance."

His tone then became serious, "But please note, the booklet does not include specific details about capabilities or advantages and disadvantages." His gaze became even sharper, as if trying to pierce through each student's mind.

"This is to prevent you from abandoning your own abilities in conflicts and only focusing on targeting others."

His voice was low, with a hint of warning. "Remember, your own abilities are the most important. Others' abilities should not become shackles that bind you."

Hearing this, Itozawa's heart sank.

From the principal's words, it seemed that in the future, conflicts involving abilities would not simply be about solving school assignments.

In this school, the competition of abilities might become a part of daily life, and every student would have to learn how to survive and develop in such an environment.

The booklet was passed down from front to back.

He briefly flipped through the booklet in his hands. Although it only contained the names and simple classifications of abilities, it was enough for him to form a general framework of understanding about abilities.