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."

and the

felt like slapping his hand on his head, but

had to keep up some

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on the

head the

gave a slight sigh and

kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as

relate!' Rey wanted to cry

they both suffered

They were too strong.

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

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

any EXP

Monster would have been a lot

the end, it was

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

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

I think that's what

thought, he went on

important one yet—with

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

early. He

had to put

no doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave

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

me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

that they would be attacked if they were to journey to

New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

then this

had

better to be safe

to the Dark Gathering in some safe and

it up to you." Rey nodded at