An Extra’s POV

Much to everyone's relief, no one was late to the rendezvous spot.

The last couple of people to arrive only did so three minutes before time was up, so there were no issues at all.

The students had shown just how responsible they could be in their adventures.

"I see this as a frequent thing."

"I saw a lot of things I want to check out tomorrow."

"Adonis, you better tell them how much we cooperated."

The students all had refreshed, excited expressions on their faces.

Truly, letting everyone go off on their own was the best choice Adonis could have made.

And it paid off tremendously.

The students returned to the Royal Estate without issues, and as they were gracefully greeted by the Royal Guards, they submitted their 'Pass' to Adonis, who was going to make sure they ended up where they were supposed to.

The students didn't doubt him, and they were also assured that they would be able to frequently leave anytime they wanted.

They just had to have a Royal Badge and a Pass to do so.

Every student got to keep their Badge, but their Pass was to be submitted once they got back to the Castle.

The rationale behind the latter being mandated was simply the Council's way of indirectly monitoring the Otherworlders that they summoned.

By granting Passes, they could know the total number of students who went out, and the time at which they did so.

This was necessary for order, and since the regulation wasn't really infringing on the livery of the students, no one complained.

Once the students arrived in their Living Quarters, they all went to shower.

All… without exception.

It was a fun day, but walking around for hours inevitably caused sweat to form all over the body.

After showering, a lot of the students chose remained in their rooms or the living room, discussing how they spent their time in length.

Only a few chose to go outside.

Billy, for one, went to train.

try out

not long after,

two boys went out to test out the 'toys'

to report the entire day to the higher-ups, not just as a matter of protocol, but also to assure them that everyone was well-behaved, and that future excursions weren't going to

weren't wild beasts that had to

They were reasonable people.

However, they also

hoped to present that image

always, he would

*********

hours had elapsed

enjoying the

out of the few who remained outside… two were awkwardly seated in

a book shoved in her face, and Rey Skylar… who also had a book

word to each other since they returned

wasn't

to initiate a conversation. However, he was only met with Alicia's cold

it didn't take long for him to stop trying

awkwardness that didn't want to leave the

both of them were able to read despite

truth was that they weren't

them were distracted by the presence of the other—to the

And then…

mad

loud voice

it, almost as if he was afraid to

that she would

that?" After moments of silence, Alicia's voice filled the

both

longer even see the letters that were strewn over the pages

today?" Rey responded, his tone clearly depicting how he was

"And?"

"A-and…?

Rey's face twisted into something akin to

makes you think

of his. What else could

finally let out the only thing he could think

"And?"

of sweat began to form on Rey's

What else was there?!

his skull as he pleaded