An Extra’s POV

[Later That Night]

"How boring…"

Rey found himself holding a glass of wine as he glanced around him, soaking in the rich and loud atmosphere that surrounded him.

The grand hall of the royal palace gleamed under the soft glow of countless crystal chandeliers. The vast space was adorned with silk banners and the large windows had pristine curtains.

A majestic red carpet stretched across the polished marble floor, leading to the center of the room.

Nobles and powerful men from across the Alliance mingled with grace and sophistication. Their attire was a lavish display of wealth and status—rich velvet gowns adorned with precious gemstones and elaborate embroidery, and sharp tailored suits with brocade waistcoats and capes lined with exotic furs.

As they conversed, laughter and the delicate clinking of glasses filled the air.

At the side of the hall, a grand banquet table overflowed with an array of sumptuous dishes: roasted meats, exotic fruits, and intricate pastries crafted by only the finest chefs that humanity had to offer.

Servants moved with precision, attending to the guests' every need, offering goblets of rare wines and platters of delicacies.

A soft melody from a string quartet provided a harmonious backdrop, as some people even took to the dance floor in graceful, flowing movements.

Their dance was a reflection of courtly tradition and elegance; still maintaining their dignity with every rhythm made.

Essentially, it was a party for the rich.

'So this is how a Gala is. How do people enjoy these things…?" Rey mumbled while downing some of the wine that sloshed around his cup.

He was currently wearing a black suit—the swallowtail tuxedo kind. He initially thought it would blend perfectly well with this kind of scenery, but now that he was here, he realized that he was way out of his league.

The people present were adorned in several accessories—most of them Enchanted—and it suddenly seemed like he was underdressed for the party.

But Rey didn't care.

'I can't wait for this to end. That way, I can focus more on finding Esme and curing Alicia.'

He hoped to be able to do those two before being dispatched to the front lines to finally confront the Dragons once and for all.

that I need to

he could fight and defeat something like Dagon without much of an effort, he wouldn't be

still pose a danger to me. I can't have that.' He felt his grip grow

do that, he looked around for his

was Justin doing most of

approached by many noblemen—many of whom

facade of deference, but Rey could tell that if she wasn't an Otherworlder, they would have definitely acted

security details and the more fit men of the group.' Rey smiled as he

to the Adventurers City after all of this was

several rich and powerful people were in attendance, the number of guards that surrounded

constantly patrolled the hallways, and some even stood in the hall

to guarantee as

isn't this a waste of resources? I doubt these guards will be able to handle any threat that

had some Items that helped boost their abilities, their Stats and Skills were too pathetic to be of any real use when it

they be better used patrolling the city, or any of the outskirts regions, where security is

his call to make,

the hierarchy of this world, and even though the Royal Palace was the safest place any of these nobles could be—thanks to the presence of the Otherworlders—they still wanted to have the highest

that. Trisha and everyone else seems to be having

seemed to be enjoying this celebration to an extent… except

ears and he glanced to his side almost as soon as he heard

gown that matched her hair, and a necklace with

and earrings of gold, and her shoes seemed impeccably carved, with her

in all, her outfit only

"Lucielle…"

at

you're doing, hiding in an inconspicuous corner like this…" She began to adjust

he got it all

going to notice you

kind of

that, almost as if the very

can relate. But,

"Duty, huh?"

don't want to, though since you already acted chummy with Conrad and Vida, you might as well see this through to the