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 face close to

lie,

"Nope."

resumed dancing at a normal pace, and then she heaved a

say it's

"Oh? What is?"

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

"Huh?"

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

would be

could she obsess over

so I'm not bothered about stuff like Martial Arts or

let out softly. 'Now it

like anyone, had her interests. It just happened

for her interest in me, but I'm really

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

it really benefited

considered it more.

had some time to spare, then he wouldn't

"Look, Lucielle…"

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

noticed my indifference,

interest you. Once

smile forming on his face as he watched Lucielle's

"You're really confident, huh?"

her signature smile, Rey felt his heart jump a

to pick your brains to my satisfaction…

bit strange, watching Lucielle narrow her eyes

was slowly fading, meaning the end

began to detach from each other, yet their gaze remained

look forward

dance, and Rey bowed

by cheers and applause from the

to Rey and planted a light kiss

she did so, he got another whiff

It was enchanting.

should interact with

"Sure…"

leaving Rey standing all

she walked ahead. It felt like time slowed down as he felt more

wonder why she's still single…' He lightly touched

Nobles and Guests closed in on him

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all

join me later for a

much about you! You

you help train

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you,

Rey, my name

on, as the number of people kept

eventually, Lucielle's departing frame was

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