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."

had gone on yet another tangent, and the most important matters were yet

but he controlled himself while being watched

up some measure of

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair

bowed head the

gave a slight sigh

can grant me any kind of

frustrated—as

totally relate!' Rey wanted to

seemed like they both suffered

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it

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

got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

it was a waste on

play out in the

bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was done with his current

that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he went on to the next

important one

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

he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once the time

they had to put

that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and

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

everything to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help, I understand your

New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow

was the case, then this entire procedure was

had

better to

the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden

up to you." Rey nodded at