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.

one means they were either in a hurry, or that was the limit

heavy, so someone with low physical

have to properly investigate.

more deeply about the situation, his heart still racing despite

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

could be so bold and shameless to do something

Royals that are behind this, then I'm sure

many Monster Cores into his Subspace and make

Royal Dungeon, they won't be able to follow me down

that point, Rey knew he would

at an absurd rate. That means all my efforts with

descend to lower floors and Level Up as

outcome. Let's just hope

he collapsed on his bed and mumbled words to

for this. I need to

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

[Three Days Later]

slowly

was shrouded in what seemed like an

in the air.

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

to themselves, and they hurried to the closet where the several sacs

the Royal

the clothes and fluff that hid away the face

be set for

thief reached out to obtain

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

'H-huh…?'

sudden movement, and I'll slit

moment the thief heard and felt

tone that whispered those words was

one who was

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

thief was

eyes

funny thoughts." The whisper emerged once again, causing the thief

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

at their heart, and

to use

'[Phase]!'

~WHOOSH!~

of an eye, the thief slipped through the man

shrouded by a cloud of