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 am I

smiled at him, her

lie,

"Nope."

dancing at a normal pace, and then

just say it's an obsession

"Oh? What is?"

there's something I don't

"Huh?"

that others would have more knowledge about certain things than

as the Grand Mage, would be severely lacking in

she obsess over

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

out softly. 'Now it

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

interest in 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

one it really benefited

have considered it more. But right now, I have

schedule, and he had some time to

"Look, Lucielle…"

not asking for an answer now. I already know I have less to offer you than you have to offer me." Her

she noticed my

keep 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

forming on his face as he

"You're really confident, huh?"

signature smile, Rey

I'm going to pick your brains to my

watching Lucielle narrow her eyes

slowly fading, meaning the end of the

to detach from

look forward to

concluded their dance, and Rey bowed

was followed by cheers and applause from the

be leaving now." Lucielle reached out to Rey

did so, he got

It was enchanting.

should interact with

"Sure…"

left soon after that, leaving Rey standing all alone on

walked ahead. It felt like time

wonder why she's still single…' He lightly touched his cheek and

enjoy the moment, however, a crowd of Nobles and Guests closed in on him

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all about

join me later for

tells me so much about you!

you help train

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you, Sir

my

on, as the number of

departing frame was completely

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