An Extra’s POV

"Now that they have left, it's time to begin the main announcement."

Conrad's voice boomed in the ears of the remaining nine students who remained in the open field.

Rey and his eight other classmates looked attentively at the man before them; waiting for what he desired to say.

Even though it seemed like he was paying rapt attention, Rey's thoughts had still not left the boy called Adrien Chase.

Flashes of the same scene—where he turned back and smiled at him—kept appearing in his head.

Frustration dug deep into his chest, but he could do nothing but remain in his position.

He could do nothing at all.

"… Having an Expedition into the Royal Dungeon very soon."

The words from Conrad woke him from his reverie.

'A-ah...!'

"I know most of you are anxious and worried. I don't blame you, considering what happened the last time." As Conrad said this, he appeared a little uncomfortable.

Valuable Knights and Mages had died, so it wasn't an easy thing for the United Human Alliance to suggest returning to the Dungeon.

However, it had to be done.

"The Ecosystem has been changed, and the Monsters inside are running rampant. If we don't take care of it soon, it could lead to a catastrophe."

Rey knew exactly what he was talking about, as he had read about it in more than one or two books since he began learning of this new world.

'Monster Evolution!'

When Monsters of a certain kind consumed other Monsters in other kinds—specifically their Monster Cores—they grew unnaturally stronger and developed special characteristics.

The level of change, and it's overall quality, depended on compatibility.

'I was considering checking out how far the Hobgoblins could go, but my plans were cut short by that Dragon…'

"It is possible for Monsters to go through Evolution if they consume Cores from other kinds of Monsters, which is why we are constantly grateful that the Dungeon Floors are designed in such a way that prevents Monsters from various Floors from mixing with one another."

Dragon, all

Floor Monsters will rise to the surface, and the stronger Monsters will

a

by consuming several other

In essence… unstoppable!

race as he heard

no end, but he decided to place that at the back of his

city from destruction—has assured me that he will guard all of you in your Expedition, and he assured me that no harm would

the tense expressions of most of the students now

around who didn't know the

practically

world, so since Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is assured of their safety. At least, to an

least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but

was separate from 'Rey' as far

the Dungeon with his aid, you'll be able to get much stronger than before. Perhaps once that is settled, you can finally leave the

as

don't you mean

situation was. More than

the skilled Mages and Knights of the Alliance, I'm sure Lucielle and Brutus will be permanently

meant the students were largely on their

just us

comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

have to

wild as I

see you all have dreary faces, but it's not all

get the heavy stuff out of

it was better for those

see that, then the benefits would naturally come rolling

the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough to find the Alliance for a very

was good news for the students, but

our Head Warrior here despite knowing the risks.

jaws nearly dropped as soon as he heard

'E-eh…?!'

a mere token, but please accept our

bunch and expected them—or, at

you for the reward. We will

slightly, he flashed his signature smile