An Extra’s POV

Rey just stood in front of the door, dumbfounded.

'What in the world just happened?'

For some reason, he get his heart skip a beat just now, and when he and Alicia touched hands, there was a sensation he hadn't felt before.

'This… is crazy.'

As Rey stared at his hand, he remembered what he said to him back when he was hiding in the bushes.

'She said I should be patient and study more…' Rey narrowed his gaze as his thoughts went into overdrive.

'Does that mean she knows of my intention?'

It was all so confusing to him.

'It seems like even if she does, she doesn't mind. I mean, now that I think about it… why was she so close to the walls?'

Rey's imagination began to get the best of him, and he imagined a situation where Alicia was also trying to escape the castle walls.

If that was the case, they were comrades in this together.

Then, there was one more thing.

'She noticed my absence in the library…' Rey felt a small smile curling on his face.

He didn't know why, but the moment she mentioned his absence, his heart had skipped a beat—maybe two.

'I guess it sort of feels good not being invisible all the time.'

As Rey's smile widened even further, he reached out for the doorknob.

Then…

"Hey, Rey."

A deep, imposing voice echoed right behind him. It sounded so familiar, yet something about it felt threatening.

"Wha—?"

~THUD!~

Before Rey could respond, he was pushed against the wall by the overwhelming force of the one behind him.

$his face being pressed upon the

about? What exactly

was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was pissed

hell

You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you

a surge of irritation the more

like smashing his head against concrete

would only bring

You're going this

felt annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps, but

good could come out

Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more than a

said this, Rey felt

now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not

go a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened his lips while leaking

would think… if she saw you like this. If

was the last

few steps back. It finally allowed the latter

and only backed away because

he abandoned him, but

and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic excuse

frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring him to

are you doing this, huh? You clearly know

point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming

him as a big baby—especially when

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

we're

what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

didn't fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting

mind, Rey stood his

no longer friends with

to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they

some point, all Rey heard

that, Billy pushed Rey aside

fuming face soon melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted

Rey sighed

ignore Billy and move on with

this is the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there isn't

do that, Rey knew he had to do the one thing that would really get