An Extra’s POV

~FSHUUUU…~

As the brilliant light permeating the room dimmed, the two entities in the room came into full view once again. The darkness around was banished completely, and the utterly black surroundings were turned white.

From the ground, to the ceiling, to the walls… they were blank in color.

That was hardly the only change, though.

Rey's eyes widened as he looked at the fair lady in front of him, his eyes reflecting her pristine wonder as he nearly choked on his saliva.

Her white hair flowed immaculately behind her, as her elven ears were perked up perfectly. Her skin seemed so soft and without blemish that he felt drawn to it almost by instinct. She was still naked, and her perfectly proportioned figure made all his suppressed desires slowly surface.

Then, there was the sweet smell.

It was so overpowering that Rey felt he would have been overcome with lust if not for his incredible tolerance, or rather immunity, to such things.

'She resembles Esme… no, The Oracle…' He just looked at her, shell-shocked, feeling an indescribable feeling buried deep within him.

Ciela was definitely prettier than Esme, though not by too large a margin. Neither of them even held a candle to The Oracle, but Rey was still stunned by how it was possible for someone to be so attractive.

While he was having these thoughts, he witnessed Ciela open her eyes, revealing the blue gem-like irises she possessed. He was still drowning in the sight when she parted her moist, lustrous lips, and spoke up.

"H-Hey! What the hell?! A human?! What is a human doing here?! Where am I? Who the hell are you?!"

she's awake!' Rey quickly realized how distracted he had

man? Take them off this instant! Do you know who I am?! The Oracle will not forgive this sacrilege! Nature's curses be upon

like she's not much different from the rest of the Elves…' Rey had taken her back a total of 17 years and a day, which was before she ever went to the Human Continent and had

would be different, since she went to the Western Continent, but I

else…! Are you the one who brought me here? Why does this look like… no that can't be! Why would I be

of her loud ramblings, Rey cast a Sleep spell on her, causing

to deal with her or explain anything.' He itched his head

to himself, Rey knew it was only an excuse

pass the burden to someone else. This way, it's easier since I don't get to hear her vehemently refuse the role.' He thought to

didn't hear it from her lips, Rey

did, she wouldn't

knew fully well that his thoughts only validated what Adrien said about him, and as much as it pained him to

achieve my goal… to save Esme… I guess I am capable of subjecting someone else

essence, he was relegating someone to a fate that he considered too tragic for another—even though the latter wanted the role while

his actions, and yet…

A smile awkwardly formed on his face as he looked

an Oracle Candidate ready, there was nothing holding him back

coming back for you, Esme… just

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of the Elders waited outside The Shrine as Rey stepped in while carrying Ciela in his

the Shrine's halls until he got to the front of the statue. He