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."

and the most important matters were yet to

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

had to keep up some

Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on the Third

bowed head the moment he heard

slight sigh and

me any kind of

little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry

like they both suffered from

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems."

him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but

got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot more

it was

in the future. I don't want to end up stuck

a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was

that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he went on to the next

the most important one yet—with

supposed to be if they're going to

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

had to

there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal

the two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left

Ater bowed his head and

"Oh, really?"

While I find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to the

Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or

was the case, then

had to

still better to be safe rather

the conclusion was to keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it

leave it up to you." Rey nodded