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

him, her face close to

can't lie,

"Nope."

normal pace, and then she heaved a sigh

just say it's an obsession of

"Oh? What is?"

me crazy when I know there's something I don't know,

"Huh?"

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

Mage, would be severely lacking in terms

obsess over such a

something I'm interested in, of course, so I'm not

let out softly. 'Now it makes

her interests. It just happened to be something

me, but I'm really

cure Alicia, so it was of little Utility to him at

it really benefited

time, I would have considered it more. But right now, I have

on schedule, and he had some time to spare,

"Look, Lucielle…"

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

noticed my

me in mind. I'll come up with something that'll interest you. Once I manage to

smile forming on his face as he watched

"You're really confident, huh?"

smile, Rey felt his heart

going to pick your brains

a bit strange, watching

the end of

detach from each other,

I look

their dance, and Rey bowed while

followed by cheers

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

moment she did so, he

It was enchanting.

should interact with more people,

"Sure…"

left soon after that, leaving Rey standing all alone on the

her as she walked ahead. It felt like

still single…' He lightly touched his cheek

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

"Sir Rey, a moment?"

heard all about your

me later for a cup

tells me so much about

you help train

"I'm your biggest fan!"

love you, Sir

my name

as

Lucielle's departing frame

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