An Extra’s POV

Within the silence of The Oracle's Domain, two entities faced each other in palpable tension.

Rey was seated on the floor, while The Oracle watched him from her graceful position as she stood with the most upright stature ever.

The silence that existed between them only lasted a second before Rey spoke up once again, after asking his first question.

"I don't know where to begin with this task. What exactly am I supposed to do?" Rey said this for two major reasons. 'First, I want to confirm whether or not this was her intention from the start. If Esme is just a hostage for me to fulfill this role and get her the actual heir. And the second reason… to learn more about what I'm supposed to do here.'

The way Rey saw it, he was stuck in an impossible situation. 'I have to tread carefully here…' He nodded to himself, grateful that The Oracle didn't even seem upset about the attacks that he rendered towards her.

Or attacks that he thought he rendered towards her.

'I'm supposed to be immune to Mind Control and Illusions, but it's possible her Class Privilege makes her an exception to the rule.'

So, it was possible that Rey never even struck her and everything was in his head. That made sense since she seemed too calm for someone he hit so violently.

'She landed a few heavy hits, but… she could still land more.' Yet Rey sensed no resentment from her in the slightest.

She was just cold and detached from him and the whole thing.

"You may begin by helping the Elves wipe out the Dragons. If you do that, a path is bound to open up for you."

"A path will open up? What do you mean by that?"

"You'll understand when it happens." She responded with a shrug, but her vagueness seemed unnecessary. 'Why does it feel like she's just trying to use me to destroy the Dragons for the Elves? Ah… I see what's happening here.' Rey's thoughts began to trail as he kept his eyes on her.

the side of the Elves or even turn against them. She must still

Elven Continent, then she must have known about how he helped the Elves in some instances, as well as how useful he

help her people, while also

would get a chance to 'save' Esme from her impending fate. But… something about the deal

'It's unfair towards me!'

what you are thinking, Rey, but do not worry. This agreement benefits

say that, but I don't trust you."

practically read his thoughts at this point—or rather, it seemed like she could—he had nothing to keep

would just give

me. I save your people from the Dragons, and then I get a replacement for you to get Esme back. That doesn't

it is."

choice in the matter. I require a replacement, else

moment Rey heard this, the bravado

He had to

a delicate balance that has to be kept, and my expiration is slowly approaching. Without someone to take on the

between The Oracle and the Dragon Emperor—one

weakened, he would be given

Esme as my heir. One has

Oracle's words sent shivers down Rey's

was completely serious with him, and he could feel his bones jittering for a moment before acclimating to the tense moment he