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 that had

rise to the surface, and the stronger Monsters will consume the weaker ones,

situation wasn't curbed quickly, there was a

Monsters have weaknesses. But, if a Monster evolves by consuming several other creatures that compensate for that weakness, it becomes

In essence… unstoppable!

could feel his heart race as he heard Conrad explain more about

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

saved our city from destruction—has assured me that he will guard all of you in your Expedition, and he assured me that no harm would come

see the tense expressions of most of the students

who

practically a

was able

such a way, but he had

was separate from 'Rey' as

to get much stronger than before. Perhaps once that is settled, you can finally

had a wry smile as soon

Adventures, don't

the current situation was. More than ever,

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

on their own—with the exception of

am Ralyks, it's essentially just us Otherworlders

how comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon

lot of restrictions would have to be placed on his usual

run wild as I

have some good news now. I can see you all have dreary faces, but it's not all thunderclouds and rain, I promise." Conrad's face slowly broke

heavy stuff out

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

then the benefits

the 99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough to find the

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

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

soon as he heard those

'E-eh…?!'

mere

and expected them—or,

reward.

bowed slightly, he flashed