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.

take only one means they were either in a hurry, or that

that contained Monster Cores was heavy, so someone with low physical Stats

to properly investigate.

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

have, it's only true

shameless to do something like this would definitely not stop

if it's the Royals that are behind this, then I'm

stuff as many Monster Cores into his Subspace

Royal Dungeon, they won't be able to follow me down there—especially with Brutus

point, Rey knew he would have to move his plans

absurd rate. That means all my efforts

have to descend to lower floors and Level Up as much as possible, instead of just taking it

I like that outcome. Let's just hope

his bed

put on hold for this. I need to catch the

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

[Three Days Later]

silhouette slowly crept into Rey's

seemed like an invisible

in the air. As such, any observant person could notice this intruder if

leave for the Library already. Good. Now is my chance to score!' The thief thought, licking their

only visible to themselves, and they hurried

could finally leave the Royal Estate

the thief discarded all the clothes and fluff

be set for

reached out to obtain

a hand on their shoulder, and a blade close

'H-huh…?'

any sudden movement, and I'll slit your

the thief heard and felt these things, their bodies

whispered those words

one who was speaking, but it

already went to the library. Plus… this doesn't sound

thief

behind them was Rey, his eyes glowing brightly as he tightly

funny thoughts." The whisper emerged once again, causing

should I do? I… I can't

heart, and so the only solution

had to use one of their

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

thief slipped

was still shrouded by a cloud of invisibility, so