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."

the most

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

keep up

a fair share of Monsters on the Third

his earlier bowed head the

a slight sigh and

fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me Level

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to

they both suffered

They were too strong.

prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled at

intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's

barely got any EXP from

been a lot more

end, it was a waste

concerned about how things will play out in the future. I don't want to end up

he began to wonder

think that's what I'll

his thought, he went on

the most important

that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City

them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once the

they had to put up

doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see

ensuring the two—and a believable

leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his

"Oh, really?"

they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help, I understand your

Ater didn't believe Scylla and her New Order

the case, then this entire

Rey had to

better to be safe

him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place

I'll leave it up to you." Rey