An Extra’s POV

Awkward silence.

As the three-way deadlock remained at a standstill, the atmosphere grew more tense with every passing second.

Guildmaster Noah, looking more like a child than an actual leader, kept fidgeting as he alternated glances between Rey and Trisha.

As for the two, they stared at each other without saying a word.

"Me? Strong? Please don't joke."

"I'm not joking. I enjoyed my fight with you." Rey raised his hand towards Trisha. "It was enjoyable."

Perhaps it was because he had the Martial Arts Supremacy Skill, but despite being able to see and easily react to Trisha's moves, he could still admire her skills.

No, maybe it was because he could see everything that he had a better appreciation for her prowess.

"You really impressed me."

"Whatever." Trisha scoffed, slowly walking away from Rey as she moved towards the entrance--which also served as the exit.

"The world needs the Otherworlders, so I have no choice but to grow stronger. As powerful as you are, I don't think it's wise to leave the safety of humanity in your hands alone."

She walked past Noah and nodded slightly, muttering "Guildmaster," before walking out of the room.

"Also... I enjoyed my fight with you too."

Those were her last words before she left the room for Rey and Noah, taking most of the tension away with her as she departed.

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

"Haaa...!"

Moments passed after Trisha left the room before both Rey and Noah finally released the breaths they had been holding for some time.

While it was true that Rey was stronger, and Noah had more influence, both of them still felt tense around the fierce tomboy that was Trisha. Maybe it was just the way she spoke or reacted, but they waited a few seconds before saying anything--even after she left.

Then, after what felt like an eternity, Noah finally broke the silence.

"Damn man... you really pissed her off. I wonder why..." The smaller boy made a sly grin, looking at Rey with knowing eyes.

"Shut up, Noah. You know why."

"Of course! Haha! I guess with the cat out of the bag, things are also quite tense back in the Royal Estate."

as he heard this. He

fact, most of

guess. But most of them weren't your friends, so I guess that

tense up a little, but he quickly dissolved

Noah tilted his head a little, obviously noticing the change, but he said nothing more on

he said nothing more about

meeting because you finally found a way back to Earth." He laughed, having

unimposing look on his face. He didn't

if I did, would

quite sure anymore." Noah said with

that even

days when I feel like returning, but others where I feel like this world is too good to pass

hearing this, Rey couldn't help but nod and smile. He wholeheartedly

return, but... I can understand why some

the most promise for him. He had his challenges sure, but he wouldn't trade it for anything in

I mean, I am the Guildmaster of this place, but...

Noah phrased those words, it didn't seem like he took offense by

seemed somewhat proud of

an issue

you still call yourself my lackey? You've made a big name for yourself

that big speech, I don't think I would have been able to achieve such status

his head.

did he prove to be the strongest Adventurer in the city, but he also had a spirit of camaraderie that

it took to be a good

strong one

smiled as he softly planted his fist on his

Noah was the first person he intentionally showed his true identity to, and while the start of their relationship

more than enough reason for Rey to utter his

"You're my friend."

of pink appeared all over Noah's face as he looked

as the two boys stared at each other in sacred silence for a

Then—

it's fine." He murmured, looking away from the smooth talker. "I mean…

and nodded. "Yeah,

since you disguised yourself as Jet, did you also

"No. She's real."

his chest and

he had fallen head over heels for Lux, he would have felt completely weird if that had been Rey all along. How would he be

"Ugh…" The boy shivered.

surprised you are taking all of this well. I remember you crying over Jet's death, and also falling for Lux." Rey murmured. "Aren't you