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."

the most important

his head, but he controlled

keep up some

Level Up despite killing a fair share of

his earlier bowed head the moment

slight sigh

can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

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

both suffered from

They were too strong.

need to find stronger prey, it

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

any EXP

a lot more beneficial to someone

was a waste on

concerned about how things will play out in the future.

regions, so he began to wonder if

think that's what

on his thought, he went on to the next

important

KariBlanc Group 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 City on

letting them leave so early. He

to put

spies hidden all around who

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

Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

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

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order

was the case, then this entire

Rey had to

still better to be safe rather than

keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it seem like they left

up to you." Rey nodded