11 Homeroom (1/2)

Once they stepped on the grounds of Diamond Academy, Maria stuck close to her brother as she followed him to the Opening Ceremony for the Elementary Division. Diamond Academy was known to house three different divisions: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, each with its own specific building and uniform.

Maria was talking to Shirone and Kuroka, admiring the beautiful scenery of the academy as they bypassed a large gold water fountain in the shape of a fairy. They also passed by many rose bushes and flower beds until they finally reached their destination. In a vast clear area was a large stage with a podium located in front of the mass of elementary students that were excitedly chatting with one another; some even brought their butler or maids, who were loyally standing by their young master's or mistress's side.

Soon a strict looking older lady stepped forward to the podium, and with one fierce look every student, including Maria, became terrified and stopped talking. Satisfied with herself, the lady opened her mouth to speak. ”Welcome, both new and returning students to Diamond Academy. As most of you should know, this academy was built to ensure the prosperous future of Astral. Since this academy was built, we have produced nothing but great talent and will continue to do so. Diamond Academy is one of the most prestigious noble schools in Astral, and we will not stand for slackers.”

The more the woman continued to talk, the more frightened Maria became. Back in her own world, Maria wasn't the type of girl who had straight good grades but was the type that tended to slack off and barely got by. But it seemed now that she was enrolled in Diamond Academy, she would have to throw away her old habits.

The woman, who addressed herself as Ms. Cruella, continued to talk for a full hour before all the students were divided into their own individual grades and homerooms. Maria was glad to have found a seat that was close by the window, though also a little sad that Kurako and Shirone couldn't follow her into class. The only time she would be able to meet with them would be during her free period and lunch.

”Maria~!” Maria heard a familiar voice call out her name, feeling a warm body hug her. Turning her head to get a look at the person, Maria smiled when she saw it was Mai.

”Mai! It's good seeing you again!” Maria was so happy to see Mai, seeing how deep down inside she was scared of having to endure this strange new school life on her own. For the duration Maria had spent in this world, she was aware that things here operated much differently from her original world. Especially now that she wasn't the person who she once used to be...

No longer was she Madison Riverdale, a normal highschool girl and huge otaku who lived with her grandmother. No. Now she was Maria Rosendrey, an ojou-sama who now existed in a world of magic and fantasy. 'If I want an easy life here, I gotta be careful,' Maria reassured herself right when a young woman with long flowing tea green hair and an easygoing smile entered the room.

”Hello, everyone~! I'm your homeroom teacher Ms. Nunnally, and before we begin I will call each of you up to place your hands on this here object.” Ms.Nunnally pointed to the gold stand with a round clear crystal ball that was sitting on her desk.

”This magic item will help determine the type of magic each of you holds,” explained Ms. Nunnally before calling out the first name on the list which belonged to a boy. Following 's instructions, he placed his hands on the crystal ball as everyone curiously waited to see what would happen. A few seconds passed when suddenly a flame was lit and began swirling around inside the crystal ball.

”Congratulations~! It seems you hold fire magic. A form of Magic that revolves around the use of fire, allowing the caster to conjure, manipulate, and control that specific element for various purposes,” she told him before writing down his results, calling the next name that was on the list.

For the next couple of minutes, Maria watched as different students got called up and discovered the type of magic they each wielded. After the boy had left, a girl got her name called and made her way to the front; after placing her hand on the ball a blast of wind blew in her face.

”Wind Magic. A type of magic which gives its user the ability to manipulate the air and wind currents around them,” explained Ms. Nunnally as next to come forward shocked Maria, unaware that she shared the same class with the Crown Prince who detested her. Making his way forward, everyone had their focus on him, some even murmuring things about him as he ignored the gossiping voices around him and placed his hands on the orb.

Seeing this, Maria was reminded about something she read in the novel of how it stated on Crown Prince's first day that he left a huge impression on his classmates and teachers. Emerald eyes stared at the crystal ball that first lit a flame that swirled around when it suddenly changed into sparks of lightning that flashed inside; this caused a reaction from the other students, but it wasn't finished just yet. After the lighting disappeared, the ball began emitting bright yellowish-white light before returning back to its normal state.