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."

tangent, and the most important

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

up some

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair

head the moment he heard the

a slight

any kind of

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

to cry out, but he

like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems." Rey

the Third Floor, perhaps as

barely got any

been a lot more beneficial to someone

the end, it was a

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

began to wonder if he should go there after he was done with his current

I think that's what I'll

he went on to

important one

to set out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on

them leave so early.

they had to put

are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

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

to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

that they would be attacked if they were to journey

Ater didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try

case, then this entire

Rey had to

to

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 seem like they

it up to