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."

moment Ralyks said this, Adonis' eyes widened, his face slowly

"Y-you're right!"

to stand, but Adonis did so anyway. Lucielle also rose to her feet, staggering as she tried to

side." Adonis said, taking a step

"Hmm?"

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

can surely help!"

ready to protect their friends and defeat the beast that

No matter

Ralyks, you're strong! I can tell! If we combine our might, then surely we'd

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

was enough to strike fear into many, but the way Ralyks spoke of

seemed like

"Let us help and—!"

raised his hand and stopped the duo

area as

"B-but—!"

also nearly

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

in

"S-still…!"

couldn't just

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

the Head Warrior was defeated very

if they all worked together to

least, that was

need to involve you two—or any of the others. You've done well

conceit, but there was an otherworldly confidence that was being

opened the gateway that led me here. You survived up

them, his crimson eyes as bright

Stand

the words of an absolute

the two extremely

weak in their knees, and before they realized it, they collapsed

clear for all to

for being weak, the man called Ralyks seemed

to their face, it was clear what he implied

"You are strong!"

was enough

their low estate—with expressions of worry mixed in

you don't need any help? What if

"Nah, I'd win."

that needed

this point, Adonis remembered the words of someone—a comrade

was told

"Don't lose..."

was under Ralyks' mask, but Adonis somehow felt

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

all felt they

all… Ralyks was