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

Maruti's hips swayed in rhythm as she danced carelessly through the clearing, humming her ridiculous tune. Kaelith, standing nearby, crossed her arms and sighed deeply, her silver eyes narrowing. "What is she even doing? Has she finally lost her mind?" Thoughts like these buzzed through Kaelith's head as she watched Maruti's carefree performance.

But then, in a sudden twist, Maruti froze mid-dance, her eyes widening in shock. "Esdeath? Why are you here?!" she gasped, eyes darting behind Kaelith with exaggerated alarm.

Kaelith's brow furrowed in confusion. "Esdeath?" she muttered, spinning around to check behind her. But there was no one. No Esdeath, no surprise arrival. It was all a trick.

When Kaelith turned back, realization dawned just in time to see Maruti bolt into the dense forest, her feet kicking up dirt as she sprinted away, laughing.

Kaelith's jaw clenched, her face flushing with anger. "Oh, you've got to be kidding me," she growled, her patience snapping. "You're not getting away with this!" Without another second of hesitation, she launched herself forward, chasing after Maruti with renewed determination.

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"Esdeath Crimson!" Ethan exclaimed as he looked at Esdeath, clenching his fists in frustration. "So, all this time, you were just pretending to be helpless?" His thoughts raced with anger and confusion. He couldn't believe that the girl who had once seemed so vulnerable was now overpowering everyone without a hint of mercy.

The shock was even more evident on Emma and Violet's faces. This was the same girl they had seen crying just days ago. For Violet, the memory of Esdeath, broken and teary, was fresh. For Emma, it was even more baffling—this was the same girl who had been beaten down without resistance. And now, seeing the pile of beaten students scattered around her, both of them froze in place, unable to move. They were just normal girls, and witnessing this level of brutality made their stomachs churn.

Outside the forest, a magic hologram projected the scene for others to see. Gasps filled the air as the crowd watched, jaws dropping in astonishment. "Is that really a Class B student?" someone murmured, disbelief in their voice. "No doubt she was the first to refine the Moonblade Essence Stone," a second-year student whispered in awe.

Among those watching was Lilith, her eyes narrowing with interest as she observed Esdeath's display of power. She watched silently, her expression unreadable, but there was no denying the intrigue in her gaze.

Back at the scene, Ethan's team wasn't the only one shocked by Esdeath's actions. Valen, the quiet nerd from Class A, stood off to the side, his clothes still pristine, untouched by the chaos around him. His finger adjusted his glasses dramatically, sunlight gleaming off the lenses and hiding his eyes behind the glare. "Hmph… just more victims," he muttered, looking at Ethan and the others with cold detachment.

"I was so worried about qualifying for the competition," he thought, eyes flicking over to Esdeath, "but now my worries are gone." His mind buzzed with admiration for her skill. "Who *is* she? She took down everyone without even using her hands. Just her legs! Such precision, such power… such mastery."

Valen couldn't contain his excitement any longer. His eyes gleamed as if he'd found his new hero. "Yes! From this point on, she's my lady boss!" His heart raced, his face flushing as he looked at Esdeath with admiration bordering on worship. "I'll be in your care, Lady Boss!"

Ethan's voice rang out, "Take your formation as we discussed!"

Violet and Emma immediately took their stances, ready for battle. Ethan, opting for caution, wielded a simple wooden stick in place of his usual sword, knowing a real blade could cause fatal harm. They surrounded Esdeath, forming a tight circle, the tension building as each prepared for the attack. Meanwhile, Esdeath jumped gracefully from the pile of beaten students, her calm yet intense gaze never leaving the trio.