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."

thanks to the Dragon, all of that

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

the situation wasn't curbed quickly, there was a

is trite that Monsters have weaknesses. But, if a Monster evolves by consuming several other creatures that

In essence… unstoppable!

could feel his heart race as he heard Conrad explain more

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

will guard all of you in

the tense expressions of most of

no one around who

practically

considered the apex beings of this world, so since Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is

at least, his alter-ego—in such

'Rey' as far as he was

than before. Perhaps once

a wry smile as

Adventures, don't

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

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

meant the students were largely on their own—with the exception of

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

sure how comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with

have to be placed on his usual

can't run wild as I

news now. I can see you all have dreary faces, but it's not all thunderclouds and rain, I promise."

to get the heavy stuff out of the

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

see that, then the benefits would naturally come

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

didn't know how that was good news for the students, but he decided to be patient

knowing the risks. Ten percent of the total rewards will be shared

as soon as he heard

'E-eh…?!'

know it is a mere token, but please accept our

bunch and expected them—or, at

you for the reward. We will gratefully

slightly, he flashed his signature smile of sheer