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

the stronger Monsters

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

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

In essence… unstoppable!

he heard Conrad explain more about the

to place that at the back of

Ralyks—the Dark Adventurer who 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

could see the tense expressions of most of the

was no one around who didn't know the

practically

world, so since Ralyks was able to

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

'Rey' as far

clearing the Dungeon with his aid, you'll be able to get much stronger than before. Perhaps once that is

wry smile as soon as he heard

Adventures, don't you mean

situation was. More than ever, the threat of

Mages and Knights of the Alliance,

students were largely on their own—with the exception

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

comfortable he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

would have to be placed

can't run wild as

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

just had to get the heavy

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

they could see that, then the benefits would naturally come rolling

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

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

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

soon

'E-eh…?!'

a mere token, but please accept our

and expected

reward. We will gratefully accept

he flashed his signature smile of