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

moment

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

month should be

ten hours a day in the

grown exponentially in the past couple

but each individual had their respective kinds

was a beautiful

out of that Summoning Circle were not the same as

They had all grown.

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[Moments Later]

about the final training? Was it

"Man… I'm so exhausted!"

get back inside to

take a shower

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

teenagers, plus Ralyks had told them to take the rest of the day off and relax, so being this loose and carefree was only

would expect, each

Clark hung out

trained together, or just

Rey and Alicia were a clique of their

were practically

and decided what to do after, the both

boys"—with Belle being the center of attention around them—and the second group was essentially the "hardcore training

were known to frequent the library pretty much every

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

no proof, nothing he said

spy on them, he couldn't get his hands

he was forced to leave due to how boring and

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

always followed-up by some kind of slap on his back

this led to a rumor about

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

it

their relationship as one-sided,

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