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."

now, thanks to the Dragon, all of

rise to the surface, and the stronger

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

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

In essence… unstoppable!

as he heard Conrad explain more

end, but he decided to place that at

that he will guard all of you in your Expedition, and he assured me that no

tense expressions of most of the

who didn't know the

was practically a

Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is assured of their safety.

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

separate from 'Rey' as far as he was

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

a wry smile as soon as he

Adventures, don't you

More than ever, the threat of

Knights of the Alliance,

on their own—with the exception

I am Ralyks, it's essentially just us Otherworlders

comfortable he would be

of restrictions would have to be placed on his

wild as I normally

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

the heavy stuff out of

so it was better for those who only desired benefits to

that, then the benefits would naturally come

on the 99th Floor of the

the students, but he decided

those who decided to rescue our Head Warrior here despite knowing the

jaws nearly dropped as soon as he heard

'E-eh…?!'

it is a mere token, but please

expected them—or,

you for the reward. We will gratefully accept

bowed slightly, he flashed his signature smile