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

Shopping

By the time she was done with her morning routine, it was already 8:00 AM. Luna dried her hair with a towel, feeling more awake and ready for the day, though the academy was still quiet. It was the second day of the shutdown, so there were no classes, no hurried footsteps in the halls, just the peaceful calm of a free day.

"What should I do today?",Luna wondered to herself, her mind wandering back to the fun she had with Esdeath the day before. Maybe today would be another chance for something unexpected.

Just as Luna was wondering what to do with her day, the door opened, and Esdeath walked in. Her presence always seemed to fill the room with energy. Spotting Luna, she flashed a smile. "Oh, good! You're here. Let's eat together at the cafeteria," she suggested casually, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

Luna's face lit up. "Let's go!" she agreed without hesitation.

It didn't take them long to make their way to the cafeteria. The breakfast area was lively, filled with students enjoying their morning meals. Some were dressed in the academy's uniform, while others took advantage of the academy's temporary closure to wear casual clothes, making the atmosphere feel more relaxed. There were even students flaunting their expensive, branded outfits, using this chance to show off their wealth.

Luna and Esdeath didn't pay much attention to any of that. They grabbed their food and sat down together at a table near the center. Luna was genuinely happy to be eating with Esdeath, still feeling a bit surprised that a noble like her would want to spend time with someone like herher,  Even though Esdeath was just a baron and Luna despite being a commoner was a merchant's daughter, They still are a noble and commoner.

But Esdeath seemed distracted. As they began eating, Luna noticed Esdeath's eyes weren't focused on the food or their conversation. Instead, Esdeath kept scanning the room, her gaze shifting from one group of students to another. Finally, her eyes landed on a particular person sitting alone—a chubby girl with short, wavy vermillion hair and tanned skin.

It was Maruti.

Maruti, like Esdeath, was somewhat of a loner, but for different reasons. While Esdeath's presence commanded kind of respect (and sometimes fear), Maruti was an easy target for bullies. She sat quietly at a table, eating alone, her eyes downcast. But peace never lasted long for someone like her.

Just as Esdeath had predicted, a group of girls spotted Maruti and immediately saw her as an easy target. Mischief sparked in their eyes as they shared knowing glances. One of the girls, wearing a smug smile, casually walked past Maruti's chair. Without warning, she kicked the leg of chair, causing Maruti to lose her balance and crash to the ground.

The sound was loud—*BAM!* The heavy thud echoed through the cafeteria, making heads turn.

For a moment, there was silence. And then, it started—snickers and laughter from all around.

"Hahaha! This fat bitch can't even handle her own weight!" one of the girls from the bullying group laughed loudly. Her friends joined in, their mocking laughter filling the room, and even some bystanders couldn't help but chuckle, not caring how cruel the scene was.

Maruti slowly turned her head towards the girl who had kicked her chair, her eyes flashing with anger for just a brief moment. But instead of acting on it, she quickly shifted her gaze away, knowing there was no point. She had been through this too many times before to think it would end any differently. Saying anything would only make things worse.

Without a word, she got back up, dusted off her clothes, grabbed her chair, and sat down again. Quietly, she resumed eating as if nothing had happened.

Esdeath watched the scene unfold, her face filled with disappointment. She let out a small, annoyed sigh. "Hmph... I can't stand people like this," she muttered to herself, her eyes still on Maruti. "They endure everything, thinking they're doing something noble, some heroic act of patience. Especially when they have the power to fight back."

Esdeath's sharp gaze examined Maruti. "She's an Awakened Barbarian," she thought, her mind analyzing every detail. "Even a regular barbarian has high strength, but she's Awakened. That means she's much stronger than most of the students here. And with that tall, sturdy body…" Esdeath, who was around 172cm tall, noted that Maruti must be at least 178 or 180cm, towering over most people, including herself.

"And that tanned skin… it's not natural. Someone, either her or someone else, must've used a bronze essence stone on her skin. If she wanted, one slap from her could knock those girls out cold." Esdeath clenched her teeth in frustration. "But no, these kinds of people never stand up for themselves. They lack the courage, and it's pathetic."

She shook her head, her disappointment clear as she refocused on her plate, trying to enjoy her meal despite the scene.

Meanwhile, the girl who had tripped Maruti wasn't done. She was still angry. "What's with that glare earlier, huh? You think you're sparing me by not fighting back?" she said, her voice dripping with arrogance. She took a few steps toward Maruti, her lips curling into a cruel smirk.

Without hesitation, the bully grabbed a dish of noodles, still dripping with gravy, and poured the entire plate over Maruti's head.

The room fell silent for a second as everyone stared, waiting for Maruti's reaction.

"Pfft... Now what are you gonna do? Fight me?" the bully taunted, her friends laughing hysterically at the humiliating scene. It seemed like another typical moment of cowardice from their victim.

But as the noodles and gravy dripped down her face, something in Maruti's expression shifted. She didn't look angry, sad, or even humiliated. Instead, her face was completely emotionless, as if none of it mattered. Her eyes were filled with a strange emptiness, not anger or sadness, but boredom—like she was completely tired of everything around her.

For a moment, even the bully seemed confused by Maruti's reaction. The usual mocking laughter around the room started to fade as everyone noticed her lack of response.

Maruti exhaled deeply. Then, without a word, she stood up from her chair, her face still blank and emotionless.

In a voice too low for anyone to understand, she muttered under her breath, "भाड़ में जाये सब..." (Fuck everything.)