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

felt like slapping his hand on his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his loyal

had to keep up some

Up despite killing a

bowed head

gave a slight sigh

of those fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless

disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he

wanted to cry out,

seemed like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

find stronger prey, it seems." Rey

had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP,

any EXP from

would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

was a

about how things will play out in the

so he began to wonder if he should

I think that's what

his thought, he went on to the

the most important one yet—with

tonight—at least, 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

they had to put up

there are spies hidden all around who

two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left before their

me, Master." Ater bowed his head and gave

"Oh, really?"

were to journey to the Merchant City, with or

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

that was the case, then this entire procedure was

had to

it's still better to be safe

keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place

to you." Rey nodded at