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 a little creepily at

she wasn't saying anything and was

like her, don't

sorry about that…" Sometimes,

cover her mouth and

didn't seem to mind either one,

Sound Magic around us, so no one can hear

that's what it 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

Lucielle actually put in more

say I do?" He

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

you told

responded very sharply, hoping she would

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

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

"No."

point in telling Alicia his feelings if she was going to leave him and

should even begin

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

to Esme since he returned to the Capital, and from

to get over me. Or maybe she already

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

best to give up on

girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

what you want already." He sighed,

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

Lucielle cast a teleportation Spell around them, causing everything

sharp gust of wind and energy, the two of them

a vast room, with a large Magic Circle

were several bookshelves that also lay

the other engravings that decorated the

and desks, all of them floating

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

more casual—a large long-sleeved shirt