An Extra’s POV

The meeting ended on a rather anticlimactic note once the most important issue—the imminent war— was addressed.

After that, the discussion simply pivoted into the political and economic state of the Alliance.

So far, everything was moving smoothly.

The only aspect that was really suffering was education, but that was pretty natural during times of war. Besides, it wasn't like it particularly concerned the meeting, so not much emphasis was Placed on it.

Once all the pertinent matters were addressed, everyone was dismissed, and groups began to form as they all left the hall.

Clark, Trisha, and Justin got together.

Belle rushed to Ater's side, and Brutus—along with Lucy—went to escort Conrad and Vida to their chambers.

Rey was already moving towards Alicia, as the two of them already knew they had a lot to discuss pending the time they would be separated for their respective missions.

However…

"Sorry to butt in, but I need to borrow Rey for a minute!"

… Lucielle suddenly popped up in their middle, completely out of nowhere, and had the usual enthusiastic smile plastered on her beautiful face.

"Oh?"

Rey was taken aback by the suddenness of it all.

Not only was it because he wanted to spend quality time with Alicia—as he had been doing for the past couple of days—but also because he was also thinking about Lucielle right before she appeared.

"Come on! It won't take long!" She said, folding her hands as she pleaded with her eyes.

'I was going to look for her after my time with Alicia, but… could this actually be perfect timing?' He wondered to himself, looking at Alicia, who was already shrugging.

"I'll be waiting for you at the Library."

"Thanks." He whispered, nodding at her as she walked away.

It felt nice to be understood that way, though he did feel a little bad for not being able to escort Alicia to their usual meeting spot.

'Still… business before pleasure.'

attention to Lucielle, whose cheeks were

she wasn't

like her,

sorry about that…" Sometimes, Lucielle made him

he was able to cover her mouth and call

seem to mind either one,

us, so

that's what it was…' He could sense all the Mana around, and he knew there was a Spell at work, but since he couldn't be

put in more thought to the question than

I say

all! It's just so interesting watching

told her

very sharply, hoping she would drop

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

your business?!' He wanted to say, but controlled

"No."

was no point in telling Alicia his feelings if she was going to leave

should even begin to move on,

had feelings for—who he also knew felt

Capital, and from what Kara told him, she didn't want to speak to

trying to get over me. Or maybe

but it was even more amazing that he managed to

Esme… it was best to give up on both

girls

"Why won't you confess?"

want already." He sighed, holding

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

me." Lucielle cast a teleportation Spell around them, causing

and energy, the two

was a vast room, with a large Magic

room, and there were several bookshelves that

was bare, save for the Magic Circle and the other engravings that decorated the ground and even

all of them

practically every item in the vast space seemed to be saturated with

to something more casual—a large long-sleeved shirt and a shirt skirt,