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

his hand on his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his

had to keep up some

despite killing a fair share of

bowed head the moment he heard

a slight

grant me any kind

disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the

Rey wanted to cry

they both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

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

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

any EXP

Boss Monster would have been a lot more beneficial

was a

how things will play out in the future. I don't

of other regions, so he began to wonder

that's what

thought, he went on to the next

most important

out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if

letting them leave so early.

had to put up

doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are

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

can leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his head and gave a confident

"Oh, really?"

While I find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to

Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

the case, then this entire

Rey had

to be

result, the conclusion was to 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

leave it up to