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.'

cheeks were currently pink while smiling

ask, since she wasn't saying anything and was

really really like her, don't

You're too loud, idiot! I mean… Ah, sorry about that…" Sometimes, Lucielle made him forget she

able to cover her mouth

didn't seem to mind

cast Sound Magic around us, so no one can hear

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

put in more thought to the question

what if I say I

just so interesting watching romance like this!" She grinned with

you told

responded very sharply,

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

of your business?!' He wanted to

"No."

telling Alicia his feelings if she

begin

only other person he had feelings for—who he also knew felt the same about him—wasn't particularly on the best

he returned to the Capital, and from what Kara told him, she didn't

trying to get over me. Or maybe

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

was best to

all girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

of your business, Lucielle. Just tell me what you want already." He sighed, holding his head as if

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

Lucielle cast a

of wind and energy, the two

a vast room, with a large Magic

provided illumination to the room, and there were several

the other engravings that decorated the ground and even

upon Items were carefully arranged on shelves and desks, all of them floating in the air—threatening to descend at any given

natural when practically every item in the vast space

changed to something more casual—a