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

"Who am I?" Selene tilted her head up, her small, curious eyes locking with Esdeath's. Her voice was soft, almost hesitant, as she asked the question that had clearly been weighing on her mind. 

Esdeath paused for a moment, her hand resting mid-air with the soap she was using to wash Selene. Her piercing gaze softened slightly as she thought about how to answer. Then, without warning, she grabbed Selene with both hands and lifted her effortlessly into the air. 

A mischievous grin spread across Esdeath's face as she replied, "You're my insurance!" 

Selene blinked, her confusion evident. "Insurance? What's an insurance?" she asked, tilting her head like a curious little bird. 

Esdeath chuckled, shaking her head. "You ask too many questions, kid. If you want answers, you'll have to figure them out yourself. Now, let's finish this bath quietly," she said, her tone playful yet firm as she resumed washing Selene. 

But Selene wasn't done. She wriggled free from Esdeath's grasp and stood up, water dripping from her tiny frame. "I'll wash your back!" she declared with enthusiasm, grabbing the soap and getting to work before Esdeath could object. 

Esdeath raised an eyebrow but let the little girl do as she pleased. There was no harm in it, and, surprisingly, Selene seemed genuinely happy scrubbing away. It was a rare moment of innocence, something that felt strangely out of place in Esdeath's chaotic life. 

Once the bath was over, Esdeath and Maruti got dressed quickly, slipping back into their usual clothes. However, the real problem arose when they turned to Selene—she had no clothes of her own. 

Esdeath sighed, glancing around for a solution. Eventually, she found some of Trynne's old clothes tucked away in a corner. The clothes were far too big for Selene, but Esdeath wasn't one to give up easily. 

She grabbed a pair of scissors and set to work, cutting and reshaping the oversized garments with surprising precision. In a matter of minutes, she managed to fashion a smaller shirt from the oversized one. 

"Alright, let's see how this fits," Esdeath muttered, slipping the newly altered shirt over Selene's head. It was still a little baggy, but the loose fabric gave it a charm that suited the little girl. The sleeves were trimmed neatly, and though the stitching looked hand-done and rough, the overall result was oddly cute. 

Selene looked down at herself, turning this way and that as the shirt swayed around her knees. It was big enough to act as a dress, and there was no need for additional undergarments for now. 

After leaving Selene in the library, Esdeath watched from a distance as the little girl eagerly grabbed a book and began flipping through the pages. It was a gamble, but Esdeath had guessed correctly—if Selene could speak fluently, there was a good chance she could read and write too. To her surprise, Selene not only knew how to read but seemed genuinely excited about it. 

Selene's small figure sat amidst towering shelves filled with books, her eyes shining with curiosity as she immersed herself in a world of words. Esdeath gave a small nod of approval. "At least she won't be a bother for now." With Selene preoccupied, Esdeath and Maruti finally had some quiet time to focus on more pressing matters. 

The two made their way to the treasure room, where the faint glow of various potions and essence stones illuminated the space. Esdeath walked to a shelf lined with mana potions, each bottle shimmering with vibrant colors. Without hesitation, she picked one up and downed it in a single gulp. 

<Mana +1>

The notification flashed in her mind, followed by a slight warmth spreading through her body. She reached for another bottle and drank it.