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.

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

smiled at him, her

lie, can

"Nope."

and then she heaved a

it's an obsession

"Oh? What is?"

crazy when I know there's something I don't know,

"Huh?"

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

Grand Mage, would be severely lacking in terms

she obsess over

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

out softly. 'Now it

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

can understand the reason for her interest in me, but I'm really not interested in

had already confirmed that Magic wasn't going to help him cure Alicia, so it was of little Utility to him at

it really benefited was

I would have considered it more. But right now, I have

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

"Look, Lucielle…"

asking for an answer now. I already know I have less to offer you than you have to offer me." Her tone seemed especially desperate, but she

she noticed

come up with something that'll interest you. Once I manage

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

a bit strange, watching

meaning the end of the dance was

they began to detach from each other, yet their gaze remained

I look

concluded their dance, and Rey bowed while Lucielle

cheers

be leaving now." Lucielle reached out to Rey and planted a light kiss

she did so, he got another whiff of

It was enchanting.

should interact with more

"Sure…"

Rey

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

still single…' He lightly

Nobles and Guests closed in on him

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

all about

you like to join me later for a cup

daughter tells me so much about you!

help

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you,

my

and on, as the number

departing frame was completely

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