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.

tell me your motivations, how am I supposed

him, her face close to

lie,

"Nope."

normal pace, and

it's an obsession

"Oh? What is?"

me crazy when I know there's something I

"Huh?"

normal that others would have more knowledge about

even as the Grand Mage, would be

obsess

to be something I'm interested in, of course, so

let out softly. 'Now it makes

anyone, had her interests. It just happened to be

for her interest in me,

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

it

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

time to

"Look, Lucielle…"

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

noticed my indifference,

that'll interest you. Once I manage to

smile forming on his face

"You're really confident, huh?"

moment she flashed her signature smile, Rey felt his heart

you wait, Rey Skylar. I'm going to

felt a bit strange, watching Lucielle

music was slowly fading, meaning the end of the dance

detach from

look

dance, and Rey bowed while

cheers and applause

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

moment she did so, he got another whiff of

It was enchanting.

interact with

"Sure…"

that, leaving Rey

It felt like time

still single…' He lightly touched his

of Nobles and

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all

me later

about you!

you help train my

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you, Sir

my

as the number

eventually, Lucielle's departing

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