"It is a pleasure to see all of you today at the entrance ceremony"
Saying this the principal began to explain the basic workings of the academy, all students will have access to the cafeteria where they can have two meals a day in addition to afternoon snacks, he also gave the class schedule and also said that in the academy the most important thing is your grades, your class would also be determined by your grades, the classes are D, C, B, A-1 and A-2, although I don't know why I heard some people saying that class A-2 is inferior to class A-1, not that it matters to me.
"Now we will have a word from the two students who had the highest scores on the academy entrance test, please princess Emi and Ren, take the stage"
As various thoughts went through my head, I didn't hear what the principal was saying.
"Hey man, they are calling you"
I was woken up by Eric who was standing next to me rocking me, as soon as I looked around, I noticed that there were several people looking around while others were whispering.
"He has no last name, a commoner managed to get a grade similar to Princess Emi?"
Those were the conversations that could be heard, as soon as I looked at the stage again, I noticed that the princess was already walking towards the stage, her walk was extremely graceful and the air around her made people want to approach her, her beautiful white hair was swaying gently in the wind, that was a sight hard to forget, putting that thought out of my mind I turn to Eric and thank him.
"Thanks for letting me know man, I was thinking about something else and didn't realize"
Hearing my response Eric puts a smile on his face.
"No problem, the commoners need to help themselves"
"And like Eric said"
Said Flora standing next to Eric, with a smile on my face, I stood up from my chair drawing the attention of all the people in the auditorium who started to stare at me, after that I started walking towards the stage, as I walked, I could hear several mumbles from the other children.
"He and the commoner who got a high score just like Emi-sama?"
"He should know his place"
Conversations like that were heard here and there, yet I decided not to pay attention to it and moved on, it's not like I could do anything to change the way people see me anyway, once I was up in the auditorium I bowed to the princess and stood beside her.
"And a pleasure to see you again"
I was surprised when I heard a voice coming from my side, as soon as I looked in the direction where the voice had come from, I realized that the princess was looking at me sideways, as always, her expression was dull and could even be said to be cold.
(What a fright, I didn't think she would talk to me)
Getting these thoughts out of my head I answer the princess.
"It is an honor that your highness remembers me"
I was genuinely surprised that she remembered me, I mean, she's a princess, she probably sees dozens of people a day, although since she knows my identity it's probably hard to forget someone who brings one revolutionary invention after another, after that the director turned to the two of us and stepped aside leaving the microphone alone, at that time I understood that he wanted one of the two of us to make a speech.
"Your Highness I wonder if you could make the speech for both of us, I've never done something like this before so I'm afraid I might do something wrong"
Hearing my words, she nodded and slowly began to move towards the huge microphone, every step she took you could see the delicacy, in case you are wondering about the microphone it is something made in my company, although I call it a microphone it is known as an amplifier, to tell the truth all it does is make your voice a little louder so people still need to be quiet to be able to hear.
As soon as the princess approached the microphone, she began to say her speech.
"I want to thank first of all the counselors and teachers of the academy, today will be a day that will be remembered in the future in the history of the kingdom, several children who are here one day will help in the development of the country, be it commoner or noble I hope that each one gives his best and live his life to the fullest"
As soon as the princess finished her speech a round of applause could be heard as the princess returned to my side.
"That was a beautiful speech your highness"
I said as soon as she approached.
"... Thank you"
That was all she said before she turned forward again.
(Hmmm? why the delay?)
My thoughts were interrupted by the principal's voice.
"Now all students present will go to their respective dormitories, tomorrow morning you will be able to see your class on the bulletin board"
After saying that all the students started to get up each following their own course, as soon as the princess started walking, I decided to walk after her, I really didn't know if it would be rude to leave the place before the princess so I decided to wait, just as we came down the step and were getting ready to leave a voice caught both my and Emi's attention.
"Princess Emi, and a pleasure seeing you this fine morning, I must say you are getting more beautiful every time we meet"
I looked momentarily at the princess and saw at a glance that there was a slight frown on her face, however, as soon as she turned around, she had a smile on her face, but...how shall I put it, her smile seemed forced, at least that's what I was feeling as I looked at her.
"Prince Edward... it is a pleasure to see you again after so long"