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.

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

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

have to

deeply about the situation, his heart still racing despite his

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

shameless to do something like this would definitely not

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

many Monster Cores into

be able to follow me down

Rey knew he would have to move his plans

grow stronger at an absurd rate. That means all my efforts with the Hobs will

lower floors and Level Up

like that outcome. Let's just hope it's

collapsed on his bed and mumbled

put on hold for this. I need to catch

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

[Three Days Later]

invisible silhouette slowly crept

shrouded in what seemed like an invisible wall which

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

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

visible to themselves, and they hurried

Cores, he could finally leave the Royal Estate and have an easy life in some

discarded all the clothes and fluff that

going to be set

the thief reached out to

they felt a hand on their shoulder, and a blade

'H-huh…?'

any sudden movement, and I'll

heard and felt these things, their bodies got

tone that whispered those words was laced

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

went to the library. Plus…

thief was

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

funny thoughts." The whisper emerged

I do? What should I do? I… I can't be caught

and so the only

had to use one

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

an eye, the thief

a cloud of