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.

the fact that I need to

could fight and defeat something like Dagon without much of an effort, he

can't have that.' He felt his grip grow stronger on

looked around for his classmates, spotting

with some ladies—or rather, it was Justin doing most of

many noblemen—many of

of deference, but Rey could tell that if

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

would have to return her to the Adventurers City after all of this was

people were in attendance, the number of guards that surrounded the

the hallways, and some even

was to guarantee as much

to handle any threat that we won't be able to face.' Rey glanced at them and

average guard was around Level 10, and while they had some Items that helped boost their abilities, their Stats and Skills

any

wasn't his call to make,

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

on that. Trisha and everyone else seems to be having some degree of fun, so that's good.' He sighed, taking

enjoying this celebration to

sore eyes?" A voice echoed in his ears and

gown that matched her

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

her outfit only

"Lucielle…"

heard her name, Lucielle smiled at Rey, drawing closer as she

inconspicuous corner like this…" She began to adjust the tie around his

he got it all

one is going to notice you if you

kind of

giggled as soon as she heard that, almost as if the very statement

relate.

"Duty, huh?"

to do it if you don't want to, though since you already acted chummy with Conrad and Vida, you might as well