An Extra’s POV

Silence.

That was what came first.

Uncomfortable, overwhelming silence that sank into the depths of the minds of everyone who was witnessing what the fallen ones saw.

Then, once silence was all worn out… the next thing that came was horror.

Within the darkness of the Royal Dungeon, the fallen heroes could only helplessly watch as an overwhelming shadow stood before them.

The silhouette of a massive monstrosity that radiated nothing but sheer malevolence.

This would be the first time they were encountering such a thing.

And from the looks of it… it was fated to be their last.

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[Several Days Earlier]

A few days had passed since the entire incident with Adonis.

Everyone was initially horrified and perplexed by what they saw, but after Adonis collapsed before them—barely breathing as he explained the situation—they could all understand better.

It seemed one of their own—Adam Sanchez—had plotted to kill Adonis.

His Skill responded in automatic self-defense and killed Adam before even the Hero could tell what was happening.

As Adonis described what had happened, it felt like he was sleep-walking.

The sensation felt unreal.

Of course, none of these explanations that were given took away the weight of a classmate's death.

It was still a tragedy.

However, learning that Adam was going to kill Adonis, and that Adonis wasn't in control of his actions, was enough to change the reactions of everyone.

The look of horror they gave Adonis soon faded, and the uncomfortably image of their beheaded classmate eventually took on a different flavor.

it, didn't

was he after? Why

working

around the lips

seen as no more than a scapegoat, and Adonis

now… three days later… so

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"So, what now, Rey?"

Rey sat in the latter's room. There was only one reason why

to discuss

Cores for three days now. Ever since

the students, there were still a few who found it difficult to

was one

was killed by Adonis? Say it as it is,

sharp response came from none

on his face, almost as if none of

staring at something invisible far away as

that, Rey! Someone died, you know?" Noah snapped, a bead of sweat trickling down his cheek as he uttered those words

moment he realized what he had done. Rey's sharp gaze

my voice…" He

you're saying, Noah, but we can't allow

Rey's perspective, Adam had been nothing

was also a stranger

was no need to let his demise affect the relevant areas

his death has affected business in some

was in lockdown, and they had even activated the Grand Barrier—a protective dome of

and sophisticated version of what was used for the Royal Dungeon

students were monitored 24/7, and they were meant to be accounted for at

that, Rey and Noah could

that this was ridiculous, but Grandmaster Conrad and

for a few

reactions to the event wasn't too difficult

An Otherworlder was dead.

the Nation's only chance at facing the Dragons, and they had just lost

their barrier up and running while breaching the liberty of the very champions they

thing—especially when met