"Silence, please!"
A loud shout reverberated throughout the hall. Everyone focused on the origin of the shout which appeared to be an old man with grey hair.
"Now that I have your attention, shall we begin?" smiled the old man.
He focused on the students at the center and explained, "I am the acting vice-chancellor Aleyn. Due to the events that have plagued us for quite a while now, I understand some of us find it hard to get excited about any event."
He went on, "But that is why we must do this. The Festival of the Black Sun is before us and the royal family has released the quota for each academy. We mustn't falter here. We must uplift the moods of our fellow students and staff by bringing a wonderful result."
"For this purpose only, we have inspected each year and brought out the best of the best. Overseer Gavin, you may continue."
Vice-chancellor Aleyn allowed a much younger man to speak up.