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."

had gone on yet another tangent, and the most important matters

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

had to keep up some measure of

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters

head the

gave a slight sigh and

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

Absolute creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

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

seemed like they both suffered from

They were too strong.

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

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

any EXP

been a

the end, it was a

honestly concerned about how things will play out in the future. I don't want

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

think that's

Rey settled on his thought, he went

important one

how it's supposed to be if they're

letting them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once the

to put up

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

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

Master." Ater bowed his head and gave

"Oh, really?"

were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help, I understand your

Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try

case, then this

Rey had to

to be safe

to keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the

leave it up to you." Rey nodded at