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

grip grow stronger on the glass cup,

looked around for his classmates, spotting them

some ladies—or rather, it was Justin doing most of the flirting while

approached by many noblemen—many of whom were ogling

of deference, but Rey could tell that if

fit men of the group.' Rey smiled as he cast a sideway glance

have to return her to the Adventurers City after all

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

and some even

of it was to guarantee as

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

they had some Items that helped boost their abilities, their Stats and Skills were too pathetic to be of any

be better used patrolling the city, or any of the

his call to make,

already knew of 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

having some

be enjoying this celebration to an

eyes?" A voice echoed in his ears and he glanced to his side almost as soon as he

that matched her hair, and a necklace with crimson gems

shoes seemed impeccably carved, with her pale feet

in all, her outfit

"Lucielle…"

smiled at Rey, drawing closer as she reached for

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

he got

to notice you

kind of the

that, almost

can relate.

"Duty, huh?"

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