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.'

his full attention to Lucielle, whose cheeks were currently

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

really like

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

to cover her mouth and call her an

didn't seem to mind

cast Sound Magic around us, so no one

was…' He could sense all the Mana around, and he knew there was a Spell at work, but since

Lucielle actually put in more thought to the question than

I say I do?" He

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

you told her

He responded very sharply, hoping she would

She didn't.

"Will you tell her?"

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

"No."

in telling Alicia his feelings if she was going to leave

even begin

other person he had feelings for—who he also knew felt the same

since he returned to the Capital, and from what Kara told him,

probably trying to get over me. Or maybe she already

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

was best to

all girls in

"Why won't you confess?"

me what you want already." He sighed, holding

"Hmph… what a square."

"Yeah, yeah."

me." Lucielle cast a teleportation

and energy, the two of them vanished

vast room, with a large Magic Circle

the room, and there were several bookshelves that also

the Magic Circle and the other engravings that decorated the ground and even walls of the massive

Items were carefully arranged on shelves and desks, all of them floating in the air—threatening

practically every item in the vast space seemed to be saturated with the

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