An Extra’s POV

Lucielle was a great dancer.

Rey could feel it with every rhythm of her body as he held her and she held him.

They easily took the center stage and everyone immediately made way for them. All of a sudden, within the snap of a finger, they became the center of attention.

The tempo of the music suddenly began to rise as the two began to move faster, and everyone seemed to slow down.

In fact, they stopped dancing altogether.

"Everyone is looking at us, Rey." Lucielle said with a smile, her red eyes glowing as she stared straight into his eyes.

"I know."

As he said this, he raised her into the air, firmly holding her waist as he turned. Afterward, he pulled her back to the ground and drew her closer to his chest.

This was something he had seen in movies and he just wanted to try it out. Thankfully, he was athletic enough, and his body was perfectly in sync with his mind.

He pulled the move off splendidly, and the gasps of claps from people seemed to indicate that he did a good job.

"I didn't think you were this energetic, Rey." Lucielle also gasped as she held onto his shoulders and they continued dancing.

"Have you always been this way?"

Rey shook his head and served for the side, making sure Lucielle's body nearly fell before he grabbed her from behind and paused for a moment.

They both looked into each other's eyes and he smiled.

"Not always."

He picked her back up and they continued the dance. At this point, everyone's full focus was on the two of them.

Even the groups who were talking—whether about business or leisure—instantly ceased their actions and worked the captivating dance of the two.

… The dance of the strongest.

"So, Rey… about that talk I asked you about…"

"Hm?"

Swerving and turning, they continued their movements with perfect fluidity.

They were both in sync with each other.

"I apologize if it came off as rude or overbearing, but I'm serious, you know?"

"Why do you want to have the talk so badly?"

"To learn, obviously! You have knowledge and power I don't know of. I want to study it and see if I can apply it to my existing knowledge."

"Why? To grow stronger?"

"W-well…"

"Do you want to get stronger so you can defeat the Dragons? Protect your people? Or is there something else?"

"…"

For a moment, silence echoed between the two of them. Then, right as Lucielle twisted her body, with Rey holding her hand upward, then drawing her closer into his arms, he whispered into her ears.

don't tell me your motivations, how am I supposed to be

her face

lie,

"Nope."

resumed dancing at a normal pace, and then she heaved a sigh before

it's an obsession of

"Oh? What is?"

when I know there's something I don't

"Huh?"

was only normal that others would have more knowledge about certain things than any single individual—no matter

even as the Grand Mage, would be severely lacking

she obsess over

course, so I'm

softly. 'Now it

interests. It just happened to be something that Rey was incredibly

can understand the reason for her interest in me, but I'm

confirmed that Magic wasn't going to help him cure

only one it really benefited

it more. But right now, I have other important things

and he had some time to spare, then he wouldn't mind

"Look, Lucielle…"

I already know I have less to offer you than you have to offer me." Her tone

she noticed my

something that'll interest you. Once

felt a smile forming on his face as he watched Lucielle's determined

"You're really confident, huh?"

she flashed her signature smile, Rey

going to pick your brains

watching Lucielle narrow her

fading, meaning the end of

from each

look forward to

concluded their dance, and

was followed by cheers

out to Rey and planted a light

so, he got another whiff

It was enchanting.

with

"Sure…"

soon after that, leaving Rey standing all

stood there for a moment, looking at her as she walked ahead. It felt like time slowed down as

single…' He lightly touched his

however, a crowd of Nobles and Guests closed in on him and began bombarding him with

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

all about

like to join me later for a cup

about you! You should meet

help train

"I'm your biggest fan!"

you, Sir

Rey, my name

on and on, as the number

Lucielle's departing

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