The gates of the academy close behind you with a heavy sound.

Too heavy.

Too final.

Whispers spread instantly.

“…Is that a girl?”

“No way.”

“Who let her in?”

You barely take a step—

When someone appears in front of you.

Fast.

Too fast.

Aaron.

Calm. Cold. His eyes flicker slightly—not human.

“…You’re new.”

Not a question.

Pierce leans against a pillar nearby, smirking. “Well this just got interesting.”

Travis hurries over, softer. “Hey—uh… are you okay? They’re just… like that.”

Garroth stands nearby, already watching the others. “They’re staring too much.”

Zane steps out of the shadows. “…She doesn’t belong here.”

Silence.

All eyes on you.

Aaron steps closer.

The air shifts.

He studies you carefully.

“…This is a demon school.”

A pause.

His voice drops slightly.

“…So tell me—what are you?”