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

Floor Monsters will rise to the surface, and the stronger Monsters will consume the weaker ones,

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

if a Monster evolves by consuming several other creatures

In essence… unstoppable!

feel his heart race as he heard Conrad

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

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

of most of the students now

was no one around who

practically

was able to defeat

to himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had

'Rey' as far as he

clearing the Dungeon with his aid, you'll be able to get much stronger than before. Perhaps

as soon as he heard

Adventures, don't you

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

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

were largely on

just us

he would be when exploring

would have to be placed on

can't run wild as I

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

just had to get the heavy stuff out of

it was better for those who only desired benefits to understand the dangers and horrors that currently waited

that, then the benefits would

of all, there have been a lot of resources found on the 99th

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

plan on rewarding those who decided to rescue our Head 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…?!'

it is a mere token, but please

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

the reward. We

he flashed his