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,

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

was a

by consuming several other creatures that compensate

In essence… unstoppable!

race as he heard Conrad explain more about the

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

all of you in your Expedition, and he assured me

of most of the students now

who

was practically

are considered the apex beings of this world, so since Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is assured of their safety.

least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had no

separate from 'Rey' as far as he

his aid, you'll be able to get much stronger than before. Perhaps once that is settled, you can finally

as soon as he

Adventures, don't you mean

than ever, the threat of the Dragons

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

were largely on their own—with the exception of

Ralyks, it's essentially just us Otherworlders that will be in the Royal

he would be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

of restrictions would have to be

can't run wild as

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

get the heavy stuff out of

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

they could see that, then the benefits would

99th Floor of the Dungeon; enough to find

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

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

soon

'E-eh…?!'

it is a mere token,

at the bunch and expected them—or, at least, Adonis—to

reward. We

Hero bowed slightly, he flashed his signature smile of sheer