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.

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

talking to her about? What

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

hell

walk with her and talk to her. What were

surge of irritation the more

smashing his head against concrete

that would only bring

going this far because

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

could come out of standing out

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

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

this, Rey felt Billy's grip

clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions would have some

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

she saw you like this. If

the last

taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body

to bullying and only backed

friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never thought

but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this

gazed upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as

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

becoming a beast thanks to all the training he was

as a big

wasn't just pathetic,

glad we're not

responded

this early on, or

mind, Rey stood his

revenge because I'm no longer friends with

to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if

Rey heard was rambling

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

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

guy…' Rey sighed

wanted to ignore Billy and move on

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

the one thing that would really