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."

another tangent, and the most important matters were yet

on his head, but he controlled himself

up

you didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share

earlier bowed head the moment he heard the

gave a slight

grant me any kind of meaningful

little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

wanted to cry out,

they both

They were too strong.

both need to find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled at

of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share

got any

have been a lot

end, it was a waste on

things will play out in the

bunch of other regions, so he began to

that's

Rey settled on his thought, he

most important

it's supposed to

early. He was simply

to put

hidden all around who are

a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left before their

Ater bowed his head and gave

"Oh, really?"

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

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

the case, then this

Rey had to

to be safe rather than

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

up to you." Rey nodded at