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."

thanks to the Dragon, all of

surface, and the stronger Monsters will consume the weaker

a chance that

Monster evolves by consuming several other creatures that compensate for that weakness,

In essence… unstoppable!

race as he heard Conrad explain more

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

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

the tense expressions of most of the students

who didn't

practically a

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

felt weird referring to himself—or, at least, his alter-ego—in such a way, but he had

'Rey' as far as

than before. Perhaps once that is settled, you

as soon as

don't you mean

how dire the current situation was. More than ever, the threat

the skilled Mages and Knights of the Alliance, I'm sure Lucielle and Brutus will be

largely on their

Ralyks, it's essentially just us

be when exploring Dungeon Floors with people around

a lot of restrictions would have to be placed on his usual mode of

run wild

you all have dreary faces, but it's not

the heavy stuff out

journey wasn't for the faint of heart, so it was better for those

they could see that, then the benefits would naturally

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

know how that was good news for the students, but he decided to be

knowing the risks. Ten percent of the total rewards will be

soon

'E-eh…?!'

mere token, but please accept our

bunch and expected them—or, at least,

you for the reward. We will

slightly, he flashed his signature smile