An Extra’s POV

'How could this have happened?!'

Rey sat in his bed in deep contemplation. Beads of sweat formed in his face as his brow furrowed in confusion.

'Who could have done it?'

To ensure the privacy of their saviors, their doors were enchanted with special Magic that none of them had been taught yet.

They were also given personal keys to their rooms, while being assured that none other possessed keys that could open their respective doors.

None but the Head Knight and Grand Mage.

Those two possessed a masterkey that could unlock anyone's room, and this was meant to be for their safety.

'Brutus and Lucielle aren't around. Could they have dropped the masterkey with someone who ended up coming in?'

That was definitely a possibility, but Rey found it very unlikely.

Why would the Royal Family do something so untrustworthy at this juncture? And why would they target his room?

'Could this be Billy? I did embarrass him earlier today.'

It was also possible that his new stalker, Trisha, was the one who was snooping around his room.

'But is that likely? I don't think so!'

They both didn't have access to his room, and the masterkey couldn't have fallen into their hands.

'Then who…?! Who could it be?!'

The more Rey racked his brain to find out, the more frustrated he became.

'I have to find out… and fast!'

He hadn't been interacting with his classmates properly, so he wasn't sure who could be responsible.

'T-then… maybe… Alicia…?!'

He found it strange that she left the library earlier than he did. It was very unlike her.

'But is that even possible? Why would Alicia…? No… I can't rule her out completely!'

Rey knew he was panicking, and for good reason.

'It's not just because I'll lose resources or anything like that. There's the fact that my secret could be exposed if this comes out.'

There was no way the thief didn't notice just how large his stash was.

means they were either in a hurry, or that was the limit of what

sac that contained Monster Cores was heavy, so someone

to properly investigate.

deeply about the situation, his heart still racing despite his best attempts

saw how many Monster Cores I have, it's

could be so bold and shameless to do something like this would

if it's the Royals that are behind this, then I'm sure I'll be hearing from

came to shove, he would stuff as many Monster

to the Royal Dungeon, they won't be able

point, Rey knew he would have to move his

stronger at an absurd rate. That means all my

descend to lower floors and Level Up as much as possible,

like that outcome.

he collapsed on his bed and mumbled words

be put on hold for this. I need to catch

************

[Three Days Later]

invisible silhouette slowly crept into Rey's

shrouded in what seemed like

distortion in the air. As such, any observant

my chance to score!' The thief thought, licking their lips

and they hurried to the closet where the several sacs of the goods

Cores, he could finally leave the Royal Estate and have an

up, the thief discarded all the clothes and fluff that hid

be

grin, the thief reached out to

they felt a hand on their shoulder, and a blade close to their

'H-huh…?'

move. Make any sudden movement, and I'll

the thief heard and felt these things,

that whispered those words was laced

the one who was speaking, but it couldn't

to the library.

the thief was

right behind them was Rey, his eyes glowing

funny thoughts." The whisper emerged

I do? What should I do? I…

tugged at their heart, and so the only solution

had to use

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

thief slipped through

of invisibility, so they