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.

thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but at this

talking to her about? What

one with the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone,

hell

Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk

a surge of irritation the more he heard

like smashing his head against concrete and spitting

would only bring about

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

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

come out of standing out

said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is

said this, Rey felt

hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions would

within himself as he opened his

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

was the last

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

only backed away because I

abandoned him,

talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring him

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

this point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks

see him as a big baby—especially when he

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was

glad we're not

you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring

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

mind, Rey stood his

this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You

eyes as empty as they would be if he

some point, all Rey heard was rambling upon

stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside

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

guy…' Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with his

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

he had to do the one thing