Clear Disparity

Rey found it strange that Belle had just asked the question so casually, but after considering the fact that she freely told him hers, it had to mean they were close.

Since he didn't know the nature of their relationship, he decided to take his mind off it and just listen like the busybody that he was.

As he stood still there, a sudden voice came.

"Hey, Rey… do you have a moment?"

Rey heard something like a whisper behind him, but now wasn't the time.

"You really did well with those—"

"Not now! Hold on…" Rey didn't even bother looking behind him as he kept his gaze on the two.

"O-okay…"

He felt a little bad for what he did, but this was a crucial moment for him.

Once he heard what he wanted, he would apologize and hear the person out.

Since he didn't recognize the voice, it was probably a random student.

"… Ah, I'm in Level 9 now."

'WHAAAAAT?!' Rey couldn't believe his ears.

"Almost Level 10 too…"