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 currently

to ask, since she wasn't saying

really really like

Sometimes, Lucielle made him forget she was a few years

her mouth and call her an idiot despite the

didn't seem to mind either one,

around us, so no one

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

actually put in more thought to the question than

say I

just so interesting

you told her

very sharply,

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

wanted to say, but

"No."

was no point in telling Alicia his feelings if

should even begin to move

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

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

get over me. Or maybe she already

that someone like Esme would like him, but

Esme… it was best to

all girls

"Why won't you confess?"

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

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

Lucielle cast a

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

a large Magic Circle at its very

provided illumination to the room, and there were several bookshelves

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

shelves and desks, all of

practically every item in the vast space

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