An Extra’s POV

"Haaa…"

As the cool wind flapped against his face, and the surrounding scent entered his nostrils and filled his lungs, Rey found himself smiling as he looked down on the City that was underneath him.

"... It's good to be back!"

Here he was—back in the Capital—completely enamored by the City he had lived in for most of the time he lived in H'Trae. The modern landscape was far different from that of the Elves, and the mere ambiance reminded him the most of home.

Yes, even though the Capital of the United Human Alliance was medieval in more ways than one, it still had hints of advanced civilization that made Rey leak out a smile once again. He missed this place.

"Everything seems to be the same…" Rey mumbled, even looking at the area where Ater had supposedly had a bit of a skirmish.

'Looks like he fixed it before I came. I told him I'd do it, and yet… haa…' Ater was too much of a perfectionist when it came to serving Rey, which made it difficult for the latter not to rely on him, or even doubt his true intentions. Still, Rey had already decided on what to do with him—at least for the time being.

'I just have to be more measured in my instructions, making sure he doesn't do anything behind my back this time. I should also put him under constant surveillance…' Rey stopped his dreary thoughts, since it was ruining the refreshed mood he was in.

'Right now, I shouldn't be thinking about Ater, or anything of the sort.' There was only one thing that was supposed to occupy his mind, and as he stared at the Royal Estate, the name of that person kept flashing in his head.

'I've been putting it away for days, but it's time. It's time I saw Alicia.' He took a deep breath, preparing his heart. He made sure to regulate his heartbeat and also his expression to the point where nothing he felt would be removed by the System.

Sure, his emotions would be dulled in his current state, but at least they wouldn't vanish.

'I can't afford for them to…'

Once Rey was sure that he was ready, he instantly cast Spatial Magic that caused him to instantly vanish from his position—

~VWUSH!~

resting quarters, all within

'A-ahh…'

he entered the room, he laid his crimson eye

the window beside her. The winds caused her long brown hair to

just staring out into the

on her, unable to look away. Even though his feelings were dulled, he could still

feel his

"Ali—"

he could complete his gentle whisper, she slowly turned her head in his

that moment, time

blurry. The only object of focus was Alicia—Alicia White, and that wonderful, wonderful smile that only she could

eyes on Rey, causing him to feel an even

would have tightly clutched his chest if he

Land of The Elves, Rey had seen so many pretty women. In fact, pretty much all of the Elves were more beautiful than Alicia. Then, there were cases like Feralia, Ciela, and The Oracle, who were too

then… none of them compared to

have been due to bias, but there was something about her as a person—the gentle way she looked at Rey, and the warmth

thought as he smiled

'... Absolutely stunning!'

Her voice was just as he

library, Alicia adopted a quieter

only words he

closer, Rey. You're not just going to stand there, are you?" As she said this, Rey's thoughts