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 that had

Monsters will rise to the surface, and the stronger Monsters

curbed quickly, there was a

But, if a Monster evolves by consuming

In essence… unstoppable!

his heart race as he heard Conrad

no end, but he decided to place that at the back

me that he will guard all of

could see the tense expressions of most of the students now

no one around who didn't know

was practically a

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

such a

from 'Rey' as far as he was

than before. Perhaps

had a wry smile as

don't

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

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

were largely on their own—with the

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

how comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

restrictions would have to be placed

wild as

it's not all thunderclouds and rain, I

heavy stuff out of the

faint of heart, so it was better for those who only desired benefits to understand the dangers and horrors

see that, then the benefits

of all, there have been a lot of resources found on the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough to find the Alliance for a very

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

to rescue our Head Warrior here despite knowing

nearly dropped as soon as

'E-eh…?!'

is a mere token, but please accept

looked at the bunch and expected them—or, at least,

you for the reward. We will

Hero bowed slightly, he flashed