Extra's Magic

"What a good day..."

As I strolled through the snow-covered landscape, I made the decision to exit the dungeon immediately. Even though I could have stayed for another day, I knew that the Trygnomy personnel would soon discover what had happened inside and evacuate everyone.

I didn't want to be caught up in the chaos that would surely follow, so I hastened my steps and made my way out.

As I approached the portal, I saw several humans running around with pale faces, and let out a sigh. The Trygnomy was likely already informed about the boss's defeat.

"..."

Without a word, I walked through the portal and emerged in a white room. Instantly, my eyes fell on several figures dressed in black suits standing before me.

"Please follow me," the woman in the center gestured, scanning her card on the door scanner and motioning for me to follow.

I grimaced to myself. As one of the people who had been inside the dungeon during the events that had transpired, I knew I would likely be suspected and questioned.

I took a seat on the chair in the dimly lit room and watched as the woman seated herself before me and took out a folder from her briefcase.

"Could you please tell us how your hunt went in our dungeon?"

The woman spoke slowly, eyeing me through her sunglasses which seemed out of place indoors.

I had two choices: feign ignorance or lie and claim that I was nowhere near the fight and knew nothing about it.

"I was hunting Winter wolves when suddenly a girl with blue hair warned me that the boss of the dungeon had escaped. I left immediately afterward..."

I decided to go with telling half-truth. As I mentioned Rose's appearance I noticed the woman's facial muscles twitching, suggesting that she probably recognized the Elf Princess.

"Aiden, this is crucial. Where did you last see her?"

Her professional voice cracked as she tried to hold the folder she was holding together.

The Trygnomy was probably backed into a corner now that the Royal family had heard about this. I could only imagine what would happen if they failed to bring her back unharmed.

I weighed my options carefully. I could tell the truth, but that would likely make me a suspect for stealing her core. On the other hand, lying could lead to consequences if they discovered the truth.

"I'm sorry, but I didn't see her after she warned me about the boss. I left immediately and didn't look back..."

I said, trying to sound as convincing as possible.

I didn't come to this world to be a saint, did I?

The woman's expression remained unreadable as she jotted down some notes on her folder.

"Very well. We will need you to come in for further questioning later. You are dismissed for now..."

The woman stood up and gestured for me to leave, but before she could step out of the room, I turned back and spoke up.

"Excuse me, what about the payment?"

The woman halted in her tracks, her expression momentarily confused.

"Payment? What do you mean?"

She asked, her voice tinged with confusion.

"What will I get for keeping silent about what happened in the dungeon?"

At first, I had been puzzled by the fact that the dungeon outbreak hadn't been mentioned in the game. But after some thought, I had concluded that it had been hidden from the public eye, and that meant I could potentially profit from keeping quiet about it.

"..."

The woman studied me for a moment, her expression unreadable. Then, with a resigned sigh, she straightened the folder she was holding.

"We will send the compensation to your card. Have a nice day, customer."

She said in a stiff tone. I could almost feel the irritation emanating from her, but I didn't let it bother me.

I maybe acted like a bastard, but, hey, I had to be one to boost my strength.

As I left the facility, I let out a sigh. I wasn't a fan of interacting with people. Even though I had managed to ask for compensation for my silence, I couldn't help but feel a sense of cringe rising within me.

Let's be honest, I had never been good at socializing.

As I walked along the snowy path back to the train station, I spotted several figures flying towards the facility in the sky. Without even looking closely, I knew that they were probably soldiers sent by Rose's parents to find her and ensure her safety.

Using my Mana, I scanned the group and determined that they were S-Rank level, which meant they were most likely royal guards.

Crackle...

Suddenly, there was a crackling sound in the air as the elves flew by, their attention solely focused on their mission. However, one of them turned their head in my direction, sensing unfamiliar Mana emanating from me.

"..."

As our eyes met, the elf soldier and I locked gazes for just a second. Even though they were moving at almost the speed of sound, the intensity of the brief eye contact was enough to leave me frozen in place.

There was an immense power hidden behind the elf's eyes, and I could sense that he was not to be trifled with.

Despite his young appearance, I knew that he must have lived for hundreds of years and fought in countless battles, escaping death and becoming a formidable warrior capable of instilling fear with just a single look. I watched in awe as the group disappeared into the sky, feeling a shiver run down my spine.

"hah..."

I began to reconsider the wisdom of stealing the Wyvern's core.

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AN: Ima take a break, peace!