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."

on yet another tangent, and the most

head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his

up some measure

a fair share of Monsters on

earlier bowed head the moment he heard

gave a slight sigh

grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping

little frustrated—as he voiced the

to cry out,

seemed like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

need to find stronger prey, it seems." Rey

as a means to get the lion's share

got any EXP from

Boss Monster would have been a lot more

was a waste

concerned about how things will play out in the future.

he began to wonder

that's what I'll

he went

important one

that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on

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

to

doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara

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

me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

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

Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow

case, then this

had to

to be safe rather than

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 the

leave it up to you."