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

While Violet and Claus's match was taking place, back in Esdeath's dorm room, Selene's small body stirred. Her eyes fluttered open as she let out a soft yawn. Slowly sitting up, her tiny figure stretched as she extended her small limbs. She rubbed her sleepy eyes before fully opening them. 

Her body had changed again. She noticed it right away. She had grown a few centimeters taller, and the small horns hidden beneath her silver hair were now starting to peek through. She touched them lightly, her fingers brushing over the sharp tips. 

"Mother… where are you?" she mumbled softly, her voice carrying a mix of longing and confusion. She looked around the room, but it was empty, as quiet as ever. 

Selene sat on the bed for a while, her little legs swinging back and forth. "Should I go outside?" she wondered. Her gaze turned to the door, and she slid off the bed, padding over to it. Her hand rested on the doorknob, but she hesitated. 

Esdeath's warning echoed in her mind: "Don't go outside without permission." The memory made her pause, and she withdrew her hand. 

Feeling restless, she began to wander around the room, circling it aimlessly. She ended up at the window, peeking outside. The sunlight was bright, and the academy garden below was calm. Only a few people wandered about, most having gone to the arena to watch the competition. 

As she stared out at the people walking outside, a wave of emptiness washed over her. It felt like she was trapped, her freedom locked away in this small room. She really wanted to go outside, to feel the open air and explore. 

Her eyes shifted back to the door. She glanced at it several times, debating with herself. Finally, she made up her mind. "Just a small peek… a very small one. Nothing more," she whispered, convincing herself. 

Cautiously, she cracked the door open and peeked outside. Her wide, curious eyes darted left, then right. "Left is empty… right is also empty. All clear!" she thought with a mischievous smirk. 

With deliberate care, Selene stepped outside for the first time. Her bare foot touched the cold floor, sending a small shiver through her. It felt both exciting and nerve-wracking, like she was committing some kind of crime. 

"I'll find where food is and come back. Easy peasy!" she decided with determination.

Selene walked carefully through the corridor, her tiny steps almost silent. Every movement was cautious, and her small figure made it easy for her to hide behind the tables placed along the walls. She would pause, peek out, and analyze if it was safe to move forward. 

But her journey didn't go smoothly for long. She suddenly spotted two girls talking up ahead. 

One of them was a human with long, straight hair, while the other was a beast-kin. The beast-kin girl had human-like skin and features but also had a fluffy tail swaying behind her and cat-like ears poking through her hair. 

"Okay then, I'll be going, Melia. Be careful—students are getting kidnapped by some unknown person," the human girl said with concern, waving goodbye as she walked away. 

The beast-kin girl, Melia, smiled casually. "I'll be careful," she said, turning to head in Selene's direction. 

Selene's heart skipped a beat. She was hiding behind a table where decorative showpieces were placed. From where she crouched, Melia couldn't see her yet, but once she walked past the table, it would be impossible to avoid detection. 

"What do I do? What do I do?" Selene thought in panic, her mind racing. But she had no time to come up with a proper plan. 

Without thinking, Selene shut her eyes tightly and covered them with her tiny hands, as if that would make her invisible.