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.

your motivations, how

her face close

lie,

"Nope."

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

just say it's

"Oh? What is?"

I know there's something I

"Huh?"

It 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

could she obsess over such

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

let out softly. 'Now

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

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

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

one it really

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

sorted those things on schedule, and he had some time to spare, then he wouldn't mind

"Look, Lucielle…"

an answer now. I already know I have less to offer you than you

noticed my indifference,

it in mind. Keep me in mind. I'll come up with something that'll interest you. Once I manage to do that… you won't be able to hesitate this

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

"You're really confident, huh?"

she flashed her signature smile, Rey felt

going to

a bit strange, watching Lucielle narrow

slowly fading, meaning the end

they began to detach from each

I look forward to

dance, and Rey bowed while Lucielle

by cheers and

now." Lucielle reached out to Rey and planted

she did so, he got another

It was enchanting.

should interact with more people,

"Sure…"

leaving Rey standing all alone on

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

still single…' He lightly touched his cheek and

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

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all about

me later for a

me so much about you! You should meet her

help train

"I'm your biggest fan!"

you,

my name

went on and on, as the

departing frame

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