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.

being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point Rey could already

to her about? What exactly are

on

the hell

talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you

irritation the more he

against concrete and spitting on his

would only bring

the hell are you doing? You're going this far because

position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps,

could come out of standing out

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more

said this, Rey felt Billy's grip

the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions

I go a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened

also… urgh… wonder what Alicia would think… if she saw you like

was the last straw for

swiftly let Rey go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and rub his

to bullying and only backed

friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he

know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end

face with impudence, almost as if daring him

huh? You clearly know how

was becoming a

could only see him as a big baby—especially when he asked

guy wasn't just pathetic,

glad we're not

about." Rey responded with a sigh,

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

mind, Rey stood his

no longer friends with you

his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a brick

all Rey heard was rambling

of my way!" With that, Billy

once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

guy…' Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore

this is the second time you've crossed me now.

he had to do the one thing that would really get to