Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

As soon as Esdeath left, the news spread like wildfire. Everyone in the kingdom was talking about the horrible event—Eldon Karanthis, a well-known student, had been killed, and a young boy was being blamed for the crime.

People couldn't stop whispering. After all, it wasn't just anyone who was killed; it was a student of "Awakened Academy," the most respected academy in the entire kingdom. It wasn't just a death; it was a blow to the academy's perfect reputation, a scar that would take time to heal. Eldon's murder felt like an attack on the academy's pride, and by extension, on the kingdom itself.

"How could something like this happen?" people asked. "How could one of the academy's own be murdered so easily?"

Thankfully, the murder had taken place outside of the academy's grounds, so the school wasn't required to offer compensation to Eldon's family. But still, the academy's leaders were shaken. This was the first time in many years that a student had been killed so early in the school year, and it had everyone on edge. The academy even shut its doors for two days—a rare event—to mourn the loss and investigate how something like this could have happened.

Even with the temporary closure, whispers and rumors filled the streets. The murder, the academy's response, and the mystery of how such a tragedy could occur left everyone uneasy. It wasn't just about the crime—it was about the fear that came with it. If something like this could happen once, who's to say it couldn't happen again?

Meanwhile, in Esdeath's dorm room, something entirely different was happening, despite the dark cloud hanging over the academy after Eldon's death.

"You must be feeling uneasy about Eldon's death, right? Since the academy is closed, how about going shopping with me to clear our minds?" Esdeath said with a warm smile. But inside, she was thinking something completely different, "Shopping is the easiest way to make friends with a girl!" she thought to herself, feeling clever about her plan.

Luna, who was sitting on her bed, raised her eyebrows in surprise. "What's with this all of a sudden?" she wondered, not expecting Esdeath to offer her something like this. Luna had always thought Esdeath was too intimidating to be friendly, and now she was confused. Should she say yes or no? She felt a bit awkward, unsure of how to respond.

"Come on, hurry! There's a big sale in the market today!" Esdeath's voice snapped Luna out of her thoughts.

A small smile appeared on Luna's lips. "A sale, huh?" she thought, unable to resist the temptation. "Yes, let's go!" she replied, her excitement building. It wasn't every day that someone asked her to go shopping, especially someone like Esdeath.

As they reached the bustling market, the streets were filled with merchants selling all kinds of goods. The smell of fresh bread and spices filled the air, and the colorful stalls were packed with clothes, accessories, and everything else you could imagine.

Esdeath led Luna straight to a shop with beautiful dresses hanging in the window. "Look at this one!" Esdeath said, holding up a frock with lace and pretty flower patterns. "This would look so cute on you, Luna!"

Luna blushed a little, not used to such attention. "Do you really think so?" she asked, feeling shy but also a little excited.

"Of course!" Esdeath said with a grin. "Try it on!"

Luna hesitated, but she eventually picked a few dresses to try, including a light blue frock that she secretly adored. She spun around in front of the mirror, feeling the soft fabric swirl around her legs. Esdeath picked out a few things for herself too, a sleek black jacket that hugged her figure and a stylish skirt that gave her an edgy but fashionable look.

They laughed and chatted as they tried on clothes, with Esdeath giving tips on what matched with what. After a while, they wandered into a shop selling more personal items, like underwear.