Principal William stood at the front of the massive hall, his figure commanding attention from the hundreds of students seated before him. His face, usually calm and stern, held a solemn expression, matching the weight of his words as they echoed through the silent space. The atmosphere was heavy, laden with the grief and anger of recent events.
"It has almost been a month," Principal William began, his voice somber yet resolute, "since that terrible incident at the Monster Forest. A month since we lost many of our friends, our families—people we laughed and fought alongside." His words lingered in the air, touching each heart like a soft blow. "The Reapers dealt us a huge blow. But… we retaliated."