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

to ask, since she wasn't saying anything and was just squealing

really like her,

Sometimes, Lucielle made him forget she was a few

cover her mouth and call her an idiot despite the age

didn't seem to

around us, so

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

put in more thought

what if I say I do?" He

at all! It's just so interesting watching romance like this!" She grinned

told

He responded very sharply, hoping

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

is that any of your business?!' He wanted to say, but controlled himself and chose

"No."

if she was going to leave

even begin to

knew felt the same about him—wasn't

hadn't spoken to Esme since he returned to the Capital, and from what Kara told him, she didn't want to speak to or about

over me. Or maybe she already

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

Esme… it was best to give up

all girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

tell me what you want already." He sighed, holding his head as

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

cast a teleportation Spell around them, causing

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

a large Magic Circle at

room, and there were several bookshelves that also

save for the Magic Circle and the other engravings

arranged on shelves and desks, all of them floating in the air—threatening to descend at any

natural when practically

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