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."

yet another tangent, and the most important

but he controlled himself while being watched

up some measure

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters

earlier bowed head the moment he heard the

a slight sigh

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

Absolute creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry

both suffered from

They were too strong.

to find stronger prey, it seems."

Ater had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to

got any EXP from

have been a lot more beneficial to

end, it was a waste

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

regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after

think that's what

thought, he went on

most important one yet—with

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

he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was

had to put

around who are waiting to

to fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people

Ater bowed

"Oh, really?"

I find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or

believe Scylla and her New Order

case, then this

had to

better to be

the conclusion was to keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe

I'll leave it up to