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.

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

sac that contained Monster Cores was heavy, so someone

have to

the situation, his heart still

saw how many Monster Cores I have, it's only true that they'll try to steal more from

could be so bold and shameless to do something

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

came to shove, he would stuff as many Monster

I go to the Royal Dungeon, they won't be able to follow me down there—especially

that point, Rey knew he would have to

absurd rate. That means all my efforts with the Hobs will be

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

like that outcome. Let's

sighed, he collapsed on his

hold for

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[Three Days Later]

slowly crept into Rey's

was shrouded in what seemed like an invisible wall

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

for the Library already. Good. Now is my chance

visible to themselves, and they hurried to the closet where the several sacs of the goods

could finally leave the Royal Estate and have an easy life in

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

be set

the thief reached out

hand on their shoulder, and a

'H-huh…?'

move. Make any sudden movement, and I'll slit

and felt these things, their bodies got the

tone that whispered those words was laced

the one who was speaking,

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

thief was

was Rey, his eyes glowing

The whisper emerged

I do? What should I

tugged at their heart, and

had to use one

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

eye, the thief slipped through the

a cloud of invisibility, so they swiftly made for