An Extra’s POV

Once the meeting was concluded, Kara was left alone with Ralyks—considering how they would be working together from that moment on.

The Dark Adventurer transported both of them away to a location unknown to anyone else, most likely to kickstart their investigation.

The two had somewhat exchanged brief pleasantries during the entire meeting, but now that it was over, it was all business.

… Or so the Royal Council members thought.

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"You did a good job playing along, Kara. You have nice acting skills."

Rey was currently opposite Kara, standing right outside the Safehouse where she and the other key players were occupying before the promised day.

She smiled, probably blushing a little, as she curtsied and bowed her head slightly.

"I appreciate your compliments, Sir Ralyks."

Rey felt very weird having a really pretty girl like Kara address him in such a way, but he had come too far to break character now.

He simply nodded nonchalantly and shrugged without any sort of energy attached to it.

"I guess you can go in now. Rebal and Asher should be waiting inside."

"Would you like to come in? We could prepare something for you and show some hospitality." Kara swiftly added, showing even more emotion and energy than Rey remembered.

It almost felt like she was over enthusiastic to please him.

'Did Rebal and Asher fill her head with stories about me? That's probably what happened.' Rey sighed internally.

"There's no need. I have other matters to take care of."

This was a lie.

Rey had already taken care of everything he needed to. He already had the coordinates to the Merchant City, and he was able to get there the previous night. He had also sorted through what he considered to be his own plans.

Everything was pretty much set on his end.

"Have all preparations been made on your end?"

"Yes, Sir Ralyks. The venue of the event has been identified, and we have also made all travel preparations."

I look forward to tomorrow." Rey smiled underneath his mask as he

forward to

voice was cut short as Rey's portal closed right behind him the moment

returned his body to its

can at least have a

conclude this sentence, Rey felt a presence in front of his

'What the…?!'

then heard a knock on

visitor? At

was nearly midnight already, yet there was someone who

Rey knew exactly who it

He jumped to his feet, sluggishly walking to the

he really thought he would

probably meant sleeping for the

that was

is it…?" He muttered as he opened the door, already knowing the

as the door swung open, he was met with the cute face of

say anything or do something that could possibly justify her coming to his room at

her glowing pink

felt like sighing heavily the moment he realized

Do I

have to put up with her tricks, but Rey decided to step aside and grant Belle access to his

the mere fact that he

so late in the night, and he felt like she would tell

decided to play pretend was that he hadn't yet thought of a

her, and she hasn't approached

she would just pop

to control his classmates, but he began to consider using his [Absolute Mental Control] on her to get things

his grumbled and dragged his feet inside,

"Come. Sit beside me."

smile. Rey couldn't properly get a read on her intentions,

butt on the bed,

I really miss my Elite

Privilege that allowed him to

he was Ralyks, he was constantly hiding behind a mask. Even when

though, things

if I'm getting this whole