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."

to the Dragon, all of that

surface, and the stronger

a chance that

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

In essence… unstoppable!

his heart race as he heard Conrad explain more

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

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

see the tense expressions of

around who didn't

practically a

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

himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had no other way of addressing

'Rey' as far

before. Perhaps once that is settled, you can finally leave the Capital and begin

had a wry smile as soon as

don't you

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

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

on their own—with the exception of

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

wasn't sure how comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

lot of restrictions would have to be placed

wild as

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

to get the heavy stuff

wasn't for the faint of heart, so it was better for those

could see that, then the benefits would naturally come

resources found on the 99th Floor

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

despite knowing the risks. Ten percent of the total rewards will

jaws nearly dropped as soon as he

'E-eh…?!'

it is a mere token, but please accept

bunch and expected them—or,

for the reward. We will gratefully accept

slightly, he flashed his signature smile