The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Way Back home(2)

Alex stood in the aftermath of his earlier scuffle with the bandits, rubbing his temple as the gathered travelers continued to murmur.

Just moments ago, they had looked at him like he was some villain straight out of a horror story, but now, thanks to a soft and innocent voice, the atmosphere had changed.

"Mama, he's not a bad guy!" The little girl's voice rang out like a tiny bell, making several heads turn.

Her mother, a stunning woman with golden-blonde hair cascading down her shoulders, sharp yet kind blue eyes, and fair, flawless skin, stepped forward.

"Everyone, we shouldn't judge someone by their clothes alone. If this young man truly meant harm, why would he have defeated the bandits and not harmed us?"

The crowd murmured in agreement, some looking a bit guilty for their earlier accusations.

Alex, seizing the moment, crossed his arms dramatically. "See? I've been saying that from the beginning! Just because I look too good to be a normal traveler doesn't mean I'm a criminal!" He flicked his silver hair dramatically.

Still, proving his innocence wasn't enough for him—he needed concrete proof before someone tried to brand him a rogue again.

So, without wasting another moment, he called the local law enforcement. Within minutes, a group of armored officers arrived, their advanced energy weapons gleaming under the sunlight.

"Officer, these are the guys you need to take in," Alex said, nudging the groaning bandits with his foot. "They thought they could rob these good people. A tragic miscalculation on their part."

The leading officer gave Alex a long, scrutinizing look before nodding. "We've had reports of a bandit group operating in this area. Good work, young man."

With that, the officers quickly apprehended the unconscious criminals and secured them in their hovering police transport.

The travelers let out a sigh of relief, and one by one, they started thanking Alex. Some even offered him rewards.

A wealthy merchant stepped forward and extended a pouch of gold coins. "Young man, please take this as a token of our gratitude."

Alex gasped dramatically. "Oh, no, I couldn't possibly take—" He reached out and snatched the pouch with lightning speed. "—never mind, thank you very much!"

The crowd stared at him, half in amusement and half in disbelief.

Sonia Starlight, the noblewoman from earlier, chuckled lightly at his shamelessness. "You don't waste an opportunity, do you?"

"Opportunities are like falling stars, My Lady ," Alex said with a wise nod. "If you don't grab them immediately, they vanish."

As the travelers began to disperse, Alex took one last glance at the little girl who had spoken up for him. Just as he was about to leave, her mother's voice stopped him.

"Young man, wait."

Turning around, he saw the lady and her daughter standing before him.

"My name is Sonia Starlight, and this is my daughter, Sophia Starlight," she introduced, smiling. "We come from the Marquis House of Starlight."

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