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."

on yet another tangent, and the most

his head, but he controlled himself while being watched

up

despite killing a fair share of

bowed head the moment

a slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

relate!' Rey wanted to

like they both suffered

They were too strong.

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

perhaps as a means to get

any EXP

a lot more beneficial

was a waste

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

Dungeons in a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he

I think that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he went on

the most important one yet—with

it's supposed to be if they're

on letting them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once

had to put

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

a believable number of people serving as

Ater bowed his

"Oh, really?"

be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your

Order would ambush Rebal or try

then this entire

Rey had to

better to

those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some

it up to you." Rey