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 at this

to her about? What exactly are you up to,

the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious

hell are

saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were

irritation

against concrete and spitting

that would only

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

a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters

good could come out

Alicia said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more

said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on

on whether or not his actions

smiled within himself as he opened his lips while leaking out slight

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

last

finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body

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

asshole, since he abandoned him, but

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

Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if

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

was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks

him as a big baby—especially

guy wasn't just pathetic,

we're not

Rey responded with a sigh, his

fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting harassed by

in mind, Rey

What is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends

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

all Rey heard was rambling upon

With that, Billy pushed Rey

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

guy…' Rey sighed within

just wanted to ignore

is the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there isn't a

that, Rey knew he had to do the one thing that would really get to his former