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.

him seemed to resonate

moment

narrowed his eyes as he looked

one month should be

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

in the past

but each individual

was a beautiful

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

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

did you think about the

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

back inside to snack on something real

Dude, take

Ralyks left the bunch of students by teleporting away, everyone

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

each person had their preferred

Eric, and Clark hung out

often trained together, or just walked

finally, Rey and Alicia were a clique

two were practically

from where they sat and decided

the first group could be said to be "the boys"—with Belle being the center of attention around them—and the second group

known to frequent the

they were definitely doing something more

no proof, nothing he

when he decided to spy on them, he

to leave due to how boring

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

was always followed-up by

about Rey and Alicia in the

and powerful Alicia was, and how

called it mere

to their relationship as

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