As Professor Sharon finished her speech, the students remained silent, waiting to see what was next.
She looked out over the sea of faces, her expression serious yet calm, before nodding slightly and stepping back from the podium.
"Now," she said, her voice carrying across the assembly, "I will hand the floor over to the student council heads. They will speak more on the formation of the Vanguard and their role in upholding the academy's values and discipline."
Murmurs spread through the crowd as anticipation grew.
The student council was a powerful force within Ravenwood Academy, and the heads of the council were among the most respected—and sometimes feared—students in the school.
These were not just ordinary students, but those who had earned their positions through merit, talent, and leadership.
