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.

on. If you don't tell me your motivations, how am I supposed to

him, her

lie,

"Nope."

and then she heaved a sigh before

say it's an obsession of

"Oh? What is?"

crazy when I know there's something I don't know, but someone else knows

"Huh?"

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

as the Grand Mage, would be severely lacking in terms of

she obsess over

in, of course, so I'm not bothered about stuff like Martial Arts or

Rey let out softly.

like anyone, had her interests. It just happened to be something that Rey

me, but I'm really not interested in Magic

wasn't going to help him cure Alicia, so it was of little Utility to him at the

only one it really benefited was

I had more time, I would have considered it more. But right now, I have other important things to

and he had some time to spare, then he

"Look, Lucielle…"

you than you have to offer me." Her tone seemed especially desperate, but

noticed my

with something that'll interest you. Once I manage to do

on his face

"You're really confident, huh?"

moment she flashed her signature smile, Rey felt his heart jump a

wait, Rey Skylar. I'm going to pick your brains to my satisfaction… very

watching Lucielle narrow her

slowly fading, meaning the end of the dance

from each

look forward

their dance, and Rey

was followed by cheers and applause from the

now." Lucielle reached out to Rey and planted

did so, he got

It was enchanting.

interact with

"Sure…"

leaving Rey standing all alone on the

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

He lightly

Nobles and Guests closed in on him and began bombarding him with

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all about your

join me later for a cup of

much about you! You

help train my

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you, Sir

my name

on and on, as the

departing frame was completely

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