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 concrete, but at this point

talking to her about? What exactly are you up

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

the hell

me, Rey? You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to

irritation the more he

smashing his head against concrete and spitting on his

would only bring

are you doing? You're going this far because of that?" Rey responded

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

good could come out of

Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is

Rey felt Billy's grip on him

clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or

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

also… urgh… wonder what Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her… what you did to

last straw for

steps back. It finally allowed the latter

bastard. He really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened

already knew his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but

really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't

face with impudence, almost

are you doing this, huh? You clearly know how I

Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all the

a big baby—especially when he asked his

just pathetic, he was lower

we're

have no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

had to assert that he didn't fear Billy this early on, or else he would

mind, Rey stood his

Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you

his eyes as empty as they would be

Rey heard

that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering the

into a warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to

Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore Billy

this is the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there

to do the one thing that