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.

to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but

were you talking to her about?

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

the hell

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

irritation the

felt like smashing his head against

only bring about

you doing? You're going this far because of

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

out

like Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

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

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on him loosen

now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions

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

Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell

was the last straw for

few steps back. It finally allowed

really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened

he abandoned

often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to

with impudence, almost as if daring

are you doing this, huh? You

was becoming a beast thanks to all the

a

guy wasn't just pathetic, he

we're not friends

have no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a

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

in mind, Rey

no longer friends with you or anything like

empty as they would be if

some point, all Rey

way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering

smile once the students within greeted him, and he

Rey

wanted to ignore

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

had to do the one thing that would really