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

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

to keep up some

Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters

raised his earlier bowed head the moment

a slight sigh and

can grant me any kind of

frustrated—as he

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but

like they both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

both need to find stronger prey, it seems."

of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was honestly no

got any

have been a lot more

was a waste on

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

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

I think that's what I'll

his thought, he went on to

important one

Group is supposed to set out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to

course, he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was simply going to

to put up

hidden all around who are

a believable number of

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

"Oh, really?"

were to journey

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

that was the case, then this entire

had to

to be safe rather

going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it seem like they left

up to you." Rey nodded at