An Extra’s POV

"Alright, guys! Seems we're all set!"

Excitement could be seen on Adonis' face as he prepared to lead the students out of the Castle gates.

It felt like an odd thing, seeing Adonis so giddy. It was clearly his first time leaving, but it seemed to some perceptive eyes that he already knew what to look forward to in town.

"Since we're all dressed casually, they won't recognize us as special. The Council hasn't also made the Otherworlder Summon public yet."

The Mages, and everyone else, who were involved in it took an Oath of silence, so no one spoke of it outside the Royal Estate.

Even the guards situated within the Estate couldn't open their lips to anyone about it.

"If you ever get into trouble, just flash the Royal Badge. You all have them with you, right? So it should be fine…"

Once Adonis was done making these clarifications, and all seemed to be in order, everyone was pretty restless to leave.

"Alright then. Let's go!"

The students ventured out, the Hero at the forefront, with Billy and the Alpha students closer to the front than the back, and a certain student trailing almost behind the entire group.

That student was Rey.

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'Okay. I've already told Noah the gist of matters. He's to conclude business for the day in the Black Market while I go to the Royal Dungeon.'

Rey wanted to make as many sales as possible. Since they could leave for town freely now, he knew more opportunities would come.

He just didn't like to leave a day unproductive.

'I have over a thousand Platinum Coins at my disposal right now…'

That was more than enough money for anyone.

But for Rey, it still wasn't enough.

He wanted more!

… Way more.

His gaze was met with Noah's, and they both nodded subtly at each other.

just need to find the perfect

it wouldn't be easy. He might have to get into more trouble, and he could

as there's no conclusive

United Human Alliance was in quite

the help they could get, Rey doubted they would make a big fuss about his whereabouts if he was able to rendezvous with the rest of the group as soon as

a total of three hours exploring the outside. That's more than enough

about when to leave

most complicated part

he prayed he would

the biggest obstacle…' His

make things

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so you are all free to explore the town as long as we all meet

his jaws would collapse the moment he heard Adonis say

'W-what?!'

It was most unexpected.

this whole arrangement works well for

situation for Rey's plan to ditch, but he couldn't help but think the decision

the world

the reason Conrad didn't bother with the guards was because Adonis would be present to keep an eye on

allowed everyone to go off on their own, it betrayed

… Right?!

is definitely strange. There's no way Adonis doesn't know all of

bunch of thoughts swirled around in Rey's head as he

all of us from a distance. Or maybe… could he have somewhere he

second thought because he knew this was the first time Adonis

due to blind trust or anything, but the guy had an

always seen training, and when he wasn't doing that, he

didn't really have much time to himself,

snuck out at night

that equally difficult to

Adonis sneaking out? Eh…

stickler for the rules—made it very doubtful

his personality. I'm sure

he'll be convincing enough that

first official

such, Rey dismissed his

it's maybe the first? But even

Adonis want to watch everyone from the shadows,