Axel and Heinz both could feel the eyes of almost everyone lingering on them. Unlike Axel, who ignored the gazes of everyone, Heinz stared back at all who gazed at them. Not in a bad way, but smiling at all of them and nodding.
This room alone had the height of two floors combined. A necessary measure to make the room look grand and to accommodate all those large chandeliers. There was a long, balcony-like side platform, set 4 meters high, facing inwards on either side. Stairs were set on either side, and students could walk up to the platforms. Watch from above, and you'll see that there are also small tables set there. Groups of students could sit and hold private conversations amongst themselves.
Of course, there were also balconies which provided a view outward; one doesn't need to walk up the small stairs to access those balconies. They were connected to this ground section of the ballroom. Axel didn't go up the small stairs or go to the balconies to get a breath of fresh air.
