An Extra’s POV

"So, how are the 'preparations' going?"

As Rey asked this question, Ater's lips broadened and a somewhat sadistic smile formed all over his face.

"They're going well. They should be ready by tomorrow. We can utilize them anytime after that."

"I was thinking of waiting for two or three more days before using them. It's not time yet." Rey responded, rubbing his chin.

"I understand. The beneficiaries aren't ripe yet, am I correct? You desire for them to acclimate a little more."

"Yes. You saw how they were today. They have a long way to go before the plan can be viable."

Ater nodded his head at his Master's wise words.

"You are correct."

While he didn't completely understand the rationale behind his Master's actions, Ater could see the reason behind this plan in particular.

It pleased him that his Master was the one behind it as well.

"I'm quite optimistic about it." Rey added, and Ater couldn't help but give a nod in approval.

They were both on the same page on that matter.

"This is just a tangent, but I guess being in the thick of it with them in today's Raid made me notice a few things about my classmates that I didn't know before." Rey chuckled a little.

He was able to see them very differently since he was paying very rapt attention to them.

It was a somewhat refreshing experience.

"If you so desire, we can create a scenario that will help you explore more of that tomorrow." Ater voiced his opinion, eager to please his master.

Rey narrowed his eyes as he heard what Ater said.

"I promise, it's nothing harmful. In fact, it could end up benefiting them."

"Hmm…" Rey clearly senses that Ater had no malevolent intent with his suggestion, so he knew he could trust him.

"Fine." He sighed. "But you'll have to tell me the details."

"Understood, Master."

gone on yet another tangent, and the most important

like slapping his hand on his head, but he controlled himself

had to keep up some

killing a fair share of Monsters

his earlier bowed head the moment he

gave a slight

can grant me any kind of meaningful

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum

to cry

they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

to find stronger prey, it

knew that Ater had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share

any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

end, it was a waste

out in the future. I don't want

regions, so he began to wonder if he should

think that's what

on his thought, he

important

it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on time." Rey

letting them leave so early. He was simply

they had to

are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

to fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left

can leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his

"Oh, really?"

they were to journey to the Merchant City,

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush

then this entire

had to

to be safe

Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place

to