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 currently pink while smiling a

had to ask, since she

really really like

that…" Sometimes, Lucielle made him

mouth and

seem to mind

Magic around us, so

knew there was a Spell at work, but since he couldn't be affected by it,

Lucielle actually put in more thought to the question than

what if I say

Nothing at all! It's just so interesting watching romance like this!" She grinned with playful

told her

He responded very sharply, hoping she

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

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

"No."

telling Alicia his feelings if she was

even begin to

felt the same about him—wasn't particularly on

returned to the Capital, and from what Kara

over me. Or maybe

but it was even more amazing that he managed

it was best to give

girls

"Why won't you confess?"

Lucielle. Just tell me what you want already." He sighed,

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

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

gust of wind and energy, the two of them vanished from their positions and appeared somewhere

was a vast room, with a

and there were several bookshelves that also lay

save for the Magic Circle and the other engravings that decorated the ground and even walls

upon Items were carefully arranged on shelves and desks, all of

Mana, and that was only natural when practically every item in the vast space seemed to be saturated

her outfit completely changed to something more casual—a large long-sleeved shirt and a shirt skirt, with