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.

around him seemed to resonate with it with their

the moment he heard

would take two months or more, but…" He narrowed his eyes as he looked at the bunch in

month should be

spent an average of ten hours a day in the Dungeon, they were definitely going to

in the

growth, but each individual had their respective kinds of

a beautiful

innocent and helpless teenagers that came out of that Summoning Circle were not the same as the

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

about the final training? Was it

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

inside to snack on something real

Dude, take

students by teleporting away, everyone instantly began

had told them to take the rest of the day off and relax, so being this loose and carefree

each person had

Eric, and Clark hung out together

and Trisha often trained together, or just

Rey and Alicia were a

were practically

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

center of attention around them—and the second group was essentially the "hardcore training club," then the

to frequent the library pretty

students—usually naughty ones like Justin—postulated that they were definitely

nothing he said

to spy on them, he couldn't get

the end, he was forced to leave due to how boring

Rey and Alicia were definitely doing something

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

this led to a rumor about

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

it mere

referred to their relationship as

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