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.

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

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

have to properly investigate.

his heart still racing

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

so bold and shameless to do something like this would definitely

behind this, then I'm sure I'll be

push came to shove, he would stuff as many Monster Cores into his Subspace and make a break for

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

point, Rey knew he would

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

lower floors and Level Up as much

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

on his bed and mumbled words to

to be put on hold for

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

[Three Days Later]

invisible silhouette slowly crept

in what seemed like

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

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

hurried

finally leave the Royal Estate and have an easy life in

discarded all the clothes and fluff that hid away the face and found the goodies

to be set for

grin, the thief reached out to obtain a

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

'H-huh…?'

movement, and I'll slit

felt these things, their

those words was

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

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

the thief was

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

funny thoughts." The whisper emerged once again, causing

What should I

heart, and so the only solution presented

use one of

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

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

was still shrouded by a cloud of invisibility,