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.

was serious, nonetheless, and the teenagers around him seemed to resonate with it with

moment he heard

He narrowed his eyes as

month should be

of ten hours a day in the Dungeon, they were definitely going to finish things

in the past

more growth, but each individual had their

was a beautiful

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

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

you think about the final

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

inside to snack

take

of students by teleporting away, everyone instantly began to

take the rest of the day off and relax, so being this loose and carefree was only

would expect, each person

and Clark hung out together very

Billy, and Trisha often trained together, or

Alicia were a clique

were

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

the first group could be said to be "the boys"—with Belle being the center of attention around them—and the second group was essentially the "hardcore training club," then the final

to frequent the

students—usually naughty ones like Justin—postulated that they were definitely doing something more than 'reading books'

with no proof, nothing he said could

to spy on them, he couldn't get his hands on

leave due to

discouraging him, the experience only solidified his beliefs that Rey and Alicia were definitely doing something extra for

but not me!" He often declared aloud, though that was always followed-up by some kind of slap on his back

about Rey and Alicia in the

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

called it mere

relationship as

no