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 of that had

surface, and the stronger Monsters will

was a chance that an Invincible Monster could

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

In essence… unstoppable!

feel his heart race as he heard Conrad explain

place that at the back of his mind and focus on the information he

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

of most of the

was no one around who

was practically a

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

alter-ego—in such a way, but he

as

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

had a wry smile as soon as he

Adventures, don't you mean

than ever, the threat of the Dragons weighed heavily on

the loss of the skilled Mages and Knights of the Alliance,

the students were largely on their own—with the

since I am Ralyks, it's essentially just us Otherworlders that will be in the Royal

sure how comfortable he would be when exploring

of restrictions would have to be placed on his usual mode

can't run wild as

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

had to get the heavy stuff out

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

they could see that, then the

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

but he decided to be patient and listen before

Warrior here despite knowing the risks. Ten percent of the total rewards will be shared amongst you

nearly dropped as soon as he

'E-eh…?!'

a mere token, but please accept our

looked at the bunch and expected them—or, at

you for the reward.

he flashed his signature smile of