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."

the Dragon, all of

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

situation wasn't curbed quickly, there was a chance that an

consuming several other creatures

In essence… unstoppable!

could feel his heart race as he heard

place that at the back of his mind and focus on

all of you in your Expedition, and he assured me

of

was no one around who didn't know

practically

are considered the apex beings of this world, so since Ralyks was able

to himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a

as far as

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

wry smile as soon as he

Adventures, don't you mean

More than ever, the threat of the Dragons weighed heavily

and Knights of the Alliance, I'm

largely on their own—with the exception

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

comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

a lot of restrictions would have to be placed on his usual mode

can't run wild

all have dreary faces, but it's not all thunderclouds and rain, I promise." Conrad's face slowly broke

had to get the heavy stuff out of

journey wasn't for the faint of heart, so it was better for those who only desired benefits to

then the benefits would naturally come

all, there have been a lot of resources found on the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough

that was good news for the students, but he decided to be patient and

to rescue our Head Warrior here despite knowing the risks. Ten percent of

soon as he

'E-eh…?!'

it is a mere token, but please accept

the bunch and expected them—or,

for the reward. We will

the Hero bowed slightly, he flashed his