Astral Academy – Central Plaza, Two Days Later
The wind carried whispers.
Wherever they walked, heads turned.
After the Wing A vs Wing B monster match and the friendly spar between Anay and Ashwajeet, the Top 10 students had unintentionally become the heart of every conversation in the academy.
Chatter buzzed in every hallway, dining space, and dorm stairwell.
Morning – Academy Walkways
Anay stepped into the central plaza, just looking for breakfast.
Instead, he walked into a sea of attention.
A group of first-years huddled at the fountain turned instantly.
Student A (whispering): "That's him! Anay—the Ice Current guy."
Student B (awed): "Did you see the freeze-burst he used in midair? I heard he combined two elements at once."
Student C (dreamy): "He's kinda… cute."
Anay blinked. "...Huh?"
He offered a polite nod and smile.
Then—
Fan Girl (shouting): "Anay-senpai!! You were amazing!!"
A few students started clapping spontaneously.
Anay waved awkwardly as he escaped toward the cafeteria.
At the Training Grounds – Ashwajeet's Aura
Ashwajeet, meanwhile, couldn't take five steps without drawing stares—though unlike Anay, he didn't notice or react much.
His cool composure, quiet kindness, and lightning-fast reflexes had created an aura of mystery that made everyone curious.
Upperclassman (in awe): "He took down two monsters without drawing his weapon. Who even does that?"
Junior Girl (softly): "He's like a walking storm… but he speaks so gently."
Group Chat Screenshot:"Ashwajeet-sama is totally my new wallpaper
When Ashwajeet casually helped a younger student pick up dropped scrolls, the hallway nearly combusted with blushing squeals.
Myria and Mira, standing on the balcony above, exchanged glances.
Mira (teasing): "Careful, Ashwajeet. You're breaking hearts just by existing."
Ashwajeet (confused): "Huh?"
Veer's Rising Charm – Unexpected Star
Even Veer, the easygoing wind user, began attracting his own share of attention—mostly due to his effortless cool and witty comebacks.
Students laughed at his jokes during lessons and cheered when he sparred in Dome 2.
Female Student: "He's like a wind spirit with attitude."
Reika (smirking): "He's loud, reckless… but yeah, he has style."
Someone started a rumor thread online titled:
"10 Times Veer Blew Us Away (Literally)"
The Girls Who Rose Beside Them
Aarya, Mira, Myria, Saki, and Reika each had their own growing base of admirers:
Aarya's calm fire and graceful swordplay were admired in both combat and strategy classes.
Mira and Myria, the twin prodigies, began
appearing in academy forums as "the Phantom Flames." Mira was bold, Myria quiet—but both elegant and powerful.
Saki, with her water abilities and clever illusions, gained a group of younger girls who looked up to her like a big sister.
Reika was praised for her sharp insights during training discussions and had a fan club known as ReiVision.
Whispers and Rankings
The official rankings hadn't updated yet, but everyone was watching the Top 10.
Bulletin Boards across campus displayed a poll titled:
Student Favorites (Unofficial):
Naman-"Solar Storm"
Ashwajeet – "Lightning Prince"
Reika-Silent Strategist
Anay – "Frostborn Hero"
Mira & Myria – "Crimson Twins"
Aarya – "Scarlet Flame"
Veer – "Gale Rogue"
Saki – "Tide Warden"
Vivaan- "shadow Flame"
Evening – Common Room Banter
At night, in the private common room reserved for S-Class students, the Top 10 finally caught a break.
Naman (smirking): "So… anyone else feel like the academy's gone crazy?"
Veer (stretching): "Some guy just asked me to sign his boots."
Anay (laughing): "They're calling Ashwajeet 'the quiet flash.'"
Ashwajeet (blinking): "I didn't do anything."
Mira: "That's exactly why it's working."
Aarya (gently teasing Anay): "And you—'Ice-Bolt Hero'? That's your nickname now."
Anay (groaning): "Please no."
Saki (grinning): "Get used to it, Anay-senpai."
They laughed, leaning back in their seats as the soft music of the academy's floating gardens played in the background.
For now, they weren't just students. They were symbols.
Legends in the making.
And across the academy—walls, scrolls, and hearts alike whispered one truth:
The Top 10 weren't just only strong... they were stars.