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.

*******

[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

after? Why would

was working for

the words that now went around the lips

as no more than a scapegoat, and Adonis

later… so

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"So, what now, Rey?"

room. There was only one reason why

was to

Monster Cores for three days now. Ever

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

was

Adam was killed by Adonis? Say it as it

from

his face, almost as if none of this fazed

to be staring at something invisible far away as

bead of sweat trickling down his cheek as he uttered those words without realizing

realized what he had done. Rey's sharp gaze now rested on him, instantly prompting him to take a few

my voice…" He

fine. I understand what you're saying, Noah, but we can't allow ourselves to be bogged down by something

Adam had been nothing more than

was also a stranger to

demise affect the relevant areas

unfortunate that his death has affected business in some

Grand Barrier—a protective dome of energy

a more powerful and sophisticated version of what was used for

were monitored 24/7, and they were meant to be

Rey and Noah could not continue business as

few students protested that this was ridiculous, but Grandmaster Conrad and

for a few days…"

extreme reactions

An Otherworlder was dead.

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

valuable resources to keep their barrier up and running while breaching the liberty of

thing—especially when met with a sense