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

on his head, but he controlled himself

to keep up some measure

you didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of

his earlier bowed head the moment he heard the

gave a slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but he

seemed like they both

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems."

given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as

got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot more

the end, it was a waste

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

he began to wonder if he should go

I think that's what I'll

on his thought, he went

important one yet—with

least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to

them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport

they had to put

all around who are waiting to

fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left before their

Master." Ater bowed his head

"Oh, really?"

they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush

then this

Rey had to

it's still better to

result, 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

to you."