"Let them be served first," Drake gave a short nod to the people in front of him.
The students in front of them stiffened instantly as they heard his words, then quickly stepped aside, forming a clear path as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
No one complained or even dared to.
'...Does he have a high authority in the academy? Everyone seems to respect him, and from the murmurs I have heard... even the Student Council shouldn't dare to provoke him since he's known for being arrogant.'
Gray acknowledged it with a brief nod and moved forward, calmly selecting a few servings before carrying his tray toward an empty table near the side.
The others followed behind him without a word, their steps being oddly hesitant.
They sat down, and for a few seconds, only the faint clink of cutlery and the low murmurs of the cafeteria filled the air.
Until finally, Ronan couldn't take it anymore and spoke:
