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.'

whose cheeks were currently pink while smiling

it?" He had to ask, since she wasn't saying anything and was just squealing

like her,

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

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

seem to mind either one,

us, so no one can

could sense all the Mana around, and he knew there was a Spell at work, but since he couldn't be affected

in more thought to the

if I say

so interesting watching romance like this!" She grinned with

you told her

responded very sharply, hoping she would drop

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

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

"No."

feelings if she was going to leave him and this world

even begin

he had feelings for—who he also knew felt the

returned to the Capital, and from what

probably trying to get over me. Or maybe she

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

best to give up on

girls

"Why won't you confess?"

Lucielle. Just tell me what you want already." He sighed, holding his head as if he had

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

Anyway, come with me." Lucielle cast a teleportation Spell around them, causing everything to

and energy, the two of them

a vast room, with a large Magic Circle at its very

the room, and there were several

save for the Magic Circle and the other engravings that decorated

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

and that was only natural when practically every item in the vast

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