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.

fact that they could take only one means they were either in a hurry, or that was the limit of

sac that contained Monster Cores was heavy, so someone with low

to

the situation, his heart still racing despite his best

many Monster Cores I have, it's only true that they'll try

so bold and shameless to do something like

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

to shove, he would stuff as many Monster Cores into

able

point, Rey knew he would have to move his

rate. That means all my efforts with the Hobs will

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

that outcome. Let's just hope it's

Rey sighed, he collapsed on his bed and mumbled words to

to be put on hold for this. I need

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

[Three Days Later]

slowly crept into

was shrouded in what seemed like an invisible wall which

this effect, every step it took caused a certain kind of distortion in the air. As such, any observant person could notice this intruder if they paid enough

leave for the Library already. Good. Now is my chance to score!'

was only visible to themselves, and they hurried to the

leave the Royal Estate and have an easy life

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

going to be set for

this grin, the thief reached

when they felt a hand on their shoulder, and

'H-huh…?'

movement, and

the thief heard and felt these things,

tone that whispered those words was

the one who was speaking, but it couldn't have

the library. Plus… this doesn't sound like

thief

behind them was Rey, his eyes glowing brightly

emerged once

do? What should I do? I…

at their heart, and so

to use one of their

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

the blink of an eye, the thief slipped through the man who threatened

shrouded by a cloud of invisibility,