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.'

gave his full attention to Lucielle, whose cheeks were

had to ask, since she wasn't

really really like

that…" Sometimes, Lucielle made him

why he was able to cover her mouth and call her an idiot

to mind either one,

Magic around us, so no one can hear

was…' He could sense all the Mana around, and he knew there was a Spell at work, but since he couldn't be affected by it, he didn't bother with

more thought to

if I say I

so interesting watching romance like this!" She

you told her

He responded very sharply, hoping she would drop

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

that any of your business?!' He wanted to say,

"No."

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

begin

feelings for—who he also knew felt the same about

since he returned to the Capital, and from what

over

that someone like Esme would like him, but it was even more amazing that he

best to give up on both

girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

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

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

a teleportation Spell

gust of wind and energy, the two

vast room, with a large Magic Circle at its

were several bookshelves that also lay

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

carefully arranged on shelves and desks, all of them floating in the

practically every

snap of her fingers, her outfit completely changed to something more casual—a large long-sleeved shirt