An Extra’s POV

"Well done, everyone."

The man of darkness himself, Ralyks, clapped as he gazed upon the group of nine who stood before him.

No one could see what was hidden underneath his dark mask, but based on the tone of his voice, and his gesture, it was clear he was pleased.

The expanse above showed a bright sun that sharply contrasted with his black aesthetic, and the ground around him had been shattered—destroyed by the just-concluded battle.

"You exceeded my expectations." Ralyks nodded in approval as he formally ended the round.

The Otherworlders—or rather, students under Ralyks—had just passed the final phase of their test with the Dark Adventurer.

This was something they had been undertaking for the past few days, so the smiles and expressions of relief that pervaded their faces was understandable.

Everyone was exhausted, but they couldn't help but laugh energetically as they collapsed on the ground in satisfaction.

They really did it!

"You've defeated the last of my Elemental Summon. I can see you're now ready for the next step."

The Otherworlders all looked at Ralyks from wherever they sat on the devastated ground.

They knew what was to come.

"Tomorrow… we will venture into the Royal Dungeon." He declared.

The equipment that they needed was finally ready. Their practice had paid off, and they were deemed prepared enough for the rigors of the Dungeon Raid.

Everything had been set in motion.

"Any questions?" Ralyks asked, both hands behind him as he did so.

No matter the situation, this man always maintained an air of elegance and prestige.

… Also power.

"I have one. How long will we be spending for the Raid in total?"

The person who asked this question was Justin, and he had a goofy smile on—as usual.

and the teenagers around him seemed to resonate with it

the moment he heard

but…" He narrowed his eyes as he looked at the bunch in

month should

day in the Dungeon, they were definitely

exponentially in the past

individual

a beautiful thing

teenagers that came out of that Summoning Circle were not the same

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

you think about the final

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

inside to snack on

Dude, take

Ralyks left the bunch of students by teleporting away, everyone instantly began to talk

of the day

each

and Clark hung out together very

often trained together, or

Rey and Alicia were a clique of their

two were practically

as they all rose from where they sat and decided what to do after, the both of them were discussing

around them—and the second group was essentially the "hardcore training club," then the final group was essentially the

Alicia were known to frequent the library pretty much

like Justin—postulated that they were definitely doing something more than 'reading

proof, nothing he said could

them, he couldn't get his hands on

leave due to how boring and

experience only solidified his beliefs that Rey and Alicia were definitely doing something extra for spending so long in the

often declared aloud, though that was always followed-up by some kind of slap on

this led to a rumor about

how incredibly beautiful and powerful Alicia was, and how average Rey appeared—but no one

it mere

to their relationship as one-sided, with Alicia

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