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."

this, Adonis' eyes widened, his face slowly conforming into

"Y-you're right!"

struggled to stand, but Adonis did so anyway. Lucielle also rose to her feet, staggering

by your side." Adonis said, taking a step

"Hmm?"

a small glance back, his crimson eye barely looking at the two who resolutely wanted

surely help!" Lucielle's voice echoed

protect their friends and defeat the beast

matter the

strong! I can tell! If we combine our might, then surely we'd be able to defeat that

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

into many, but the way Ralyks spoke of the title felt a

seemed like

"Let us help and—!"

no need." Ralyks raised his hand and

the area as his

"B-but—!"

of you are exhausted. You've also nearly depleted your Mana. Am I

faces the moment Ralyks said this made it clear that

in very

"S-still…!"

couldn't just

couldn't even do it

Head Warrior was

a chance was if they all worked together to

that was what

no need to involve you two—or any of the others. You've

Ralyks did not pose arrogance or conceit, but there was

gateway that led me here. You

fully turned towards them, his crimson eyes as bright as

well. Stand proud,

the words of

mystery—made the two

and before they realized it, they collapsed to

was now clear for all

than scoff at them for being weak, the man called

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

"You are strong!"

was enough for the

low estate—with expressions

don't need any help? What if

"Nah, I'd win."

was all that needed to be

point, Adonis remembered the words of someone—a comrade he held

words he was told by

"Don't lose..."

see what was under Ralyks' mask, but Adonis somehow felt

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

they all felt

all… Ralyks was