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."

to the Dragon, all of

to the surface, and the stronger Monsters will consume the weaker

a chance that an Invincible Monster could

But, if a Monster evolves by consuming several other creatures that compensate for that

In essence… unstoppable!

as he heard

Mastermind still bothered him to no end, but he decided to place that at the back of his mind and focus on the

city from destruction—has assured me that he will guard all of you

expressions of

who didn't know the

practically

the apex beings of this world, so since Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is assured of their safety.

felt weird referring to himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but

separate from 'Rey' as far as he was

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

smile as soon

don't you

the current situation was. More than ever, the threat of the Dragons weighed heavily

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

on their own—with the exception

Ralyks, it's essentially just us Otherworlders that

would be when exploring Dungeon Floors

restrictions would have to be placed on his usual mode of

can't run wild

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

the heavy stuff

for the faint of heart, so it was better for those who only desired benefits to

that, then the benefits would naturally

there have been a lot of resources found on the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough to find the Alliance for a very

news for the students, but

despite knowing the risks. Ten percent of

nearly dropped as soon as he

'E-eh…?!'

know it is a mere token, but please accept

and expected them—or, at least, Adonis—to gracefully

you for the reward. We will

he flashed his signature smile