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.

teenagers around him seemed to

moment he

months or more, but…" He narrowed his eyes

month

average of ten hours a day in the Dungeon,

in

individual had their respective

was a beautiful thing

came out of that Summoning Circle were not the same as the ones who now

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

you think about the final training? Was

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

to snack on

Dude, take

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

teenagers, plus Ralyks had told them to take the rest of the

expect, each

and Clark hung out

Billy, and Trisha often trained together, or just

Alicia were

two were practically

and decided what to do after, the

"the boys"—with Belle being the center of attention around them—and the second group

and Alicia were known to frequent

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

nothing he said could

when he decided to spy on them, he couldn't get

leave due to how boring and eerily quiet

experience only solidified his beliefs that Rey and Alicia were definitely doing something extra

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

rumor about

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

called it mere

as one-sided, with

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