An Extra’s POV

The stale air in the 99th Floor slowly moved as the warring parties both gazed upon the stranger that had interrupted their battle.

… Or rather, the execution.

The man in question was coated in darkness and crimson.

He looked strong, and his imposing build made it clear that he was no ordinary man.

As both the humans and Dragon saw him, they only had one thought.

"Who is he?!"

As if listening to their internal questions, the man of darkness stepped forward and gave a slight sigh.

"My name is Ralyks. I am an Adventurer, and I was tasked with rescuing you people."

The one called Ralyks was currently looking in the direction of Adonis and his comrades.

The weight of the space above them had lessened, but it was heavy nonetheless.

They couldn't let up for even a moment, but their eyes beamed the moment they heard of a rescue.

However, they soon dimmed once they remembered the true nature of their adversary.

Not even an Adventurer stood a chance.

"You can't—!"

"Before you say anything, though…" Ralyks interrupted Adonis and stretched his hand towards the space above them,

"… Let's get rid of that, shall we?"

In a single pulse of energy, Ralyks easily caused the crushing space above them to relax.

The seven gasped in relief and awe as the unbearable burden on their bodies were removed so easily.

They turned to thank him, but he was no longer in his previous position.

"I'm here."

Their gazes landed right in front of them, and there he stood,

The Adventurer Ralyks!

Whether it was teleportation or not, he had gotten right next to them without anyone even realizing it.

His speed and strength were something else.

"S-Sir Ralyks… about what you said…"

"We'll talk later." His words interrupted Adonis, and the speaker didn't even bother looking back.

His gaze was on the silent Dragon Commander.

"Right now the enemy is in sight."

Adonis' eyes widened, his face slowly

"Y-you're right!"

did so anyway. Lucielle also rose to her feet,

side." Adonis said, taking a step

"Hmm?"

barely looking at the two who resolutely wanted to keep up the

surely help!"

ready to protect their friends and defeat the beast that hovered above

No matter

tell! If we combine our might, then surely we'd

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

fear into many, but the way Ralyks spoke of

almost seemed like he didn't

"Let us help and—!"

no need." Ralyks raised his hand and stopped

the area as

"B-but—!"

you are exhausted. You've also nearly depleted

hesitation on their faces the moment Ralyks said this made it clear that

were both in

"S-still…!"

just sit

that the Hero himself could not defeat on his own. He couldn't even do it with the assistance of the

Head Warrior was defeated

only way they stood a chance was if they all worked

least, that was what they

two—or any of the others. You've done well to hold out until this

Ralyks did not pose arrogance or conceit, but there was an otherworldly confidence that

that led me here. You survived up

he fully turned towards them, his crimson eyes as bright as the stars in the night

Stand

hearing the words

mystery—made the two extremely

before they realized

now clear for all

at them for being weak, the man called Ralyks seemed to imply the

he didn't tell it to their face, it was clear what

"You are strong!"

that was enough for

low estate—with expressions of worry mixed in with

you don't need

"Nah, I'd win."

that needed to be

of someone—a comrade he held

words he was told

"Don't lose..."

but Adonis somehow felt the man

proceeded from his lips, and he simply stepped forward, leaving Adonis and his friends

felt

all… Ralyks was