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

but he controlled himself

to keep up

killing a fair share of Monsters on

his earlier bowed head the moment he

a slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

little frustrated—as

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but

they both suffered

They were too strong.

prey, it seems." Rey sadly

as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was honestly

any EXP

a lot more

it was a waste

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

bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go

think that's what

his thought, he went on

the most important

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

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

had to put up

are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave

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

me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to

Scylla and her New Order

then this

had to

better to be safe rather

going with him to the Dark Gathering

it up to you." Rey