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."

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

but he controlled himself while being watched by

keep up some

Level Up despite killing a fair share of

raised his earlier bowed head the moment he heard

slight sigh

me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out,

seemed like they both suffered from

They were too strong.

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

of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get

barely got any

have been a

the end, it was a waste

how things will play out in the future. I don't

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

that's

his thought, he went

most important one yet—with

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

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

they had to put up

doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting

two—and a believable number of people serving as

to me, Master." Ater bowed his head

"Oh, really?"

they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant

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

the case, then this entire procedure was

Rey had to

still better to be safe

him to the Dark Gathering in some safe

leave it up to you."