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."

another tangent, and the most important matters

head, but he

had to keep up some measure

Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on the

head the moment

gave a slight sigh and

me any kind of meaningful

Absolute creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as

to cry

like they both suffered

They were too strong.

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 means to get the lion's share of

any EXP from

been a lot more beneficial to

end, it was a waste

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

other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was done with

that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he went on to the next

the most important one

it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on time."

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

had to put up

around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara

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

leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed

"Oh, really?"

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

believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush

then this entire

had to

still better to be safe rather than

and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in

to you." Rey nodded