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,

surface, and the stronger

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

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

In essence… unstoppable!

as he heard Conrad explain more about

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

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

expressions of most of the students

around who didn't

was practically a

apex beings of this world, so since Ralyks was able to defeat one, everyone is assured of

felt weird referring to himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had no

was separate from 'Rey' as far as

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

smile as

Adventures, don't you mean

than ever,

the loss of the skilled Mages and Knights of the Alliance, I'm sure Lucielle

were largely on

since I am Ralyks, it's essentially just us

sure how comfortable he would be when exploring

have to be placed

can't run wild

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

just had to get the heavy

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

they could see that, then the benefits would naturally come

found on the 99th Floor of the

know how that was good news for the students, but

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

as soon as he heard those

'E-eh…?!'

is a mere token,

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

reward. We will gratefully

he flashed his signature smile of