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."

tangent, and the most

his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his loyal

had to keep up some measure of

killing a fair share of Monsters on

earlier bowed head the moment

slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but he restrained

both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

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

that Ater had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a

barely got any EXP

Boss Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

was

things will play out in the future. I don't want to end up stuck

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

that's what

his thought, he went on to the next

important

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

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

had to

around who are waiting to see

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

me, Master." Ater bowed his head and gave

"Oh, really?"

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

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

was the case, then this entire procedure

Rey had

to be

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

up to you." Rey