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.

probably thinks that if she sends me back, I'll leave the side of the Elves or even turn against them. She must still value them, and she wants to preserve their lives, even if she can't

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

while also dangling a prize in front of

services was that he would get a chance to 'save'

'It's unfair towards me!'

Rey, but do not worry. This agreement benefits both of

I don't trust

she could practically read his thoughts at this point—or rather, it

would just give it to her

Dragons,

it is."

no real choice in the matter. I require a replacement,

the bravado

to spit out in

to be kept, and my expiration is slowly approaching. Without someone to take on the mantle, the Dragon Emperor's side

between The Oracle and the Dragon Emperor—one that involved checks

side weakened, he would be given

choose Esme as my heir. One has to be done,

Oracle's words sent shivers

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