The Heart of the City

In the heart of the city square, a place always bustling with people, there were even more gathered today. So many, in fact, that the wide plaza was nearly packed with no empty space to be found.

The reason for such a crowd?

“Ladies and gentlemen, the graduation ceremony of Aegis Academy’s 402nd class and the subsequent Hero Commendation Ceremony will commence shortly. Please take your seats.”

Today was the day of the Aegis Academy graduation ceremony, which also marked the day the graduating students were officially bestowed the title of "hero." It was an …