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

her face close

lie, can

"Nope."

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

it's an obsession of

"Oh? What is?"

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

"Huh?"

more knowledge about certain

would be

obsess over

I'm interested in, of course, so I'm not bothered about

let out softly. 'Now

her interests. It just happened to be something

for her interest in me, but I'm really not interested in Magic Talk

him cure Alicia, so it was

only one it

it more. But right

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

"Look, Lucielle…"

you than you have to offer me." Her tone seemed especially desperate, but she kept her composure

she noticed my indifference,

up with something that'll interest you. Once I manage to do that… you won't be able

forming on his face as

"You're really confident, huh?"

her signature smile, Rey felt his heart jump a

Skylar. I'm going to pick your

felt a bit strange, watching Lucielle

fading, meaning the end

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

I look

their dance, and Rey bowed

cheers and applause

now." Lucielle reached out to Rey and planted

moment she did so, he got another whiff

It was enchanting.

with more

"Sure…"

Rey standing

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

single…' He lightly

could fully enjoy the moment, however, a crowd of Nobles and Guests

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all about your

me later

tells me so much about you!

you help train my

"I'm your biggest fan!"

you, Sir

my

as

departing frame

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