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

hand on his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by

up some measure of

Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on the Third

bowed head

a slight sigh and

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

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

Rey wanted to cry out, but he

seemed like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

prey, it seems." Rey sadly

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

barely got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot

the end, it was

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

so he began to wonder

I think that's

on his thought, he went on to

the most important one

is how it's supposed to be

so early. He was simply going

they had to

no doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave

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

leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his head and gave a confident

"Oh, really?"

were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help,

New Order would ambush Rebal

case, then this entire

had

it's still better to be safe rather

the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it seem

up to you." Rey nodded at