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."

said this, Adonis' eyes widened, his face

"Y-you're right!"

Lucielle also rose to her feet, staggering

your side." Adonis said, taking a step

"Hmm?"

looking at the two who resolutely wanted

can surely help!" Lucielle's voice

to protect their friends and defeat

No matter the

combine our might, then surely

"Dragon… Commander… huh?"

word was enough to strike fear into many, but the way Ralyks spoke of the title felt a

seemed like he didn't

"Let us help and—!"

and stopped the duo from

as his cloak danced

"B-but—!"

you are exhausted. You've also

their faces the moment Ralyks said this made it clear

both in very

"S-still…!"

couldn't just sit

his own. He couldn't even do

Head Warrior was

they stood a chance was if they all worked together

that was

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

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

gateway that led me here. You survived up

towards them, his crimson eyes as

well. Stand proud, you

the words

the two

before they realized it, they collapsed

was now clear

scoff at them for being weak, the man called

face, it was clear what he

"You are strong!"

that was enough for the

watched him from their low estate—with expressions

don't need any

"Nah, I'd win."

all that needed to

point, Adonis remembered the words of

words he was

"Don't lose..."

was under Ralyks' mask, but Adonis somehow felt the man

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

all felt

Ralyks was