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 had

will rise to the surface, and the stronger Monsters will

there was a

evolves by consuming several other creatures that compensate for that weakness, it

In essence… unstoppable!

as he heard Conrad explain

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

from destruction—has assured me that he will guard all of you in your Expedition, and

the tense expressions of most of the students now

around who didn't

practically

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

at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had no

as

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

a wry smile as

Adventures, don't you mean

current situation was. More than ever, the threat of the

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

largely on their own—with the exception

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

sure how comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon

of restrictions would have to be placed on his

can't run wild as I normally

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

had to get the heavy stuff out of the way

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

that, then the benefits would naturally come

resources found on the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough

the students, but he decided to be patient and listen before

plan on rewarding those who decided to rescue our Head Warrior here despite knowing the risks. Ten percent of the total rewards will

soon as he

'E-eh…?!'

is a mere token,

the bunch and expected them—or, at

reward. We will gratefully

Hero bowed slightly, he flashed his