The Extra's Supremacy

Chapter 12: A Thread That Knots

Chapter 12: A Thread That Knots"Wha—what was that sound?" Exile asked.

Alvin exhaled, removing the earring from his left ear.

"Nothing," he said, his tone indifferent. "Just some fireworks."

As the earring left his skin, his snow-white hair darkened to black. The glow in his purple eyes faded, turning a calm, deep blue.

Exile scoffed. "Hah. What an ungrateful brat. You didn't even invite your teacher to watch."

Alvin drew his sword, its polished blade catching the morning light. "Just tell me why you called."

Exile chuckled. "Straight to business, huh? Well, your next mission's a big one—your first elite-rank assignment."

Alvin wiped his blade with a kerchief, unfazed. "I am Listening"

***

To most, today was just another ordinary day.

But for the Vaelcrest Estate, it was a festival.

Alice Vaelcrest, the first daughter of the family head, was returning home after two years.

The car door opened, and Alice stepped out.

Her dark green hair fluttered in the breeze. Unlike Alvida and Alvin, who had inherited their father's features, Alice bore the traits of their mother.

The maids lined up, bowing in unison. "Welcome home, Lady Alice."

She gave a slight nod, her gray eyes scanning the estate—

Still... would she recognize him? Would she care?

Would it even matter?

Probably not.

With a final glance at the moon, he turned away. His fingers hovered over the earring resting beside the mission file.

It wasn't guilt that settled in his chest—just something hollow. A sense of irony.

"Of all people..." he muttered, shaking his head.

Not that it mattered.

The past belonged to someone else.

And he had a mission to complete.