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."

eyes widened, his face

"Y-you're right!"

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

us fight by your side." Adonis said, taking a step

"Hmm?"

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

can surely help!"

to protect their friends and defeat

No matter

we combine our might,

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

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

seemed like he

"Let us help and—!"

Ralyks raised his hand and stopped the duo from

area as his cloak danced behind

"B-but—!"

both of you are exhausted. You've also

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

both in very bad

"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

Warrior was

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

that was what

any of the others. You've done well to hold out until

or conceit, but there was an otherworldly confidence that was

led me here. You survived up

crimson eyes as

did well. Stand

hearing the words of

the two extremely

weak in their knees, and before they realized it,

clear for all to

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

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

"You are strong!"

that was enough for the

estate—with expressions of worry

confident you don't need any help? What if

"Nah, I'd win."

all that needed

words of

he was told by

"Don't lose..."

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

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

they all felt they were

Ralyks