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."

Ralyks said this, Adonis' eyes widened, his

"Y-you're right!"

but Adonis did so anyway. Lucielle also rose to her

by your side." Adonis said,

"Hmm?"

glance back, his crimson eye barely looking

can surely help!" Lucielle's voice echoed

protect their friends

No matter

strong! I can tell! If we combine our might, then

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

strike fear into many, but the way Ralyks spoke of the title

seemed like he didn't

"Let us help and—!"

no need." Ralyks raised his hand and stopped the duo from approaching

spread about the area as

"B-but—!"

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

moment Ralyks said this

were both in

"S-still…!"

just

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

the Head Warrior was defeated

only way they stood a chance was if they all worked together to

least, that was what

others.

of Ralyks did not pose arrogance or conceit,

the gateway that led me here. You

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

well. Stand

the words

in mystery—made the

and before they realized

clear for all

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

it to their face, it was clear what

"You are strong!"

was enough for

estate—with expressions of worry mixed in with

need

"Nah, I'd win."

was all that needed to

words of someone—a comrade he

he was told by

"Don't lose..."

what was under Ralyks' mask, but Adonis somehow felt

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

felt

all… Ralyks