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

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

really really like her, don't

loud, idiot! I mean… Ah, sorry about that…" Sometimes, Lucielle made him forget she was

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

to mind

Magic around us, so no one can

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 didn't bother

in more thought to

I say I

Nothing! Nothing at all! It's just so interesting watching romance like this!" She

you told her

responded very sharply, hoping she would

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

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

"No."

feelings if she was going to leave

even begin

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

to the Capital, and from what Kara told him, she didn't want to speak

probably trying to get over me. Or maybe she

would like him, but

it was best to give up on both

girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

already." He sighed, holding his

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

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

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

room, with a

there were several bookshelves that

and the other engravings that decorated

on shelves and desks, all of them floating in the air—threatening

was only natural when practically every item in the vast space seemed to

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