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."

gone on yet another tangent, and the most important matters were yet to

slapping his hand on his head, but

keep up some measure of

noticed you didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of

head the moment he heard the

a slight sigh

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

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum

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

seemed like they both suffered

They were too strong.

it seems." Rey sadly

as a means to get the lion's share

got any

been a lot more beneficial to

it was a

honestly concerned about how things will play out in the

he began to wonder if he should go

think that's what

on his thought, he

the most important one

KariBlanc Group is supposed to set out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to

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

to put up

around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara

by ensuring the two—and a believable number

me, Master." Ater bowed his

"Oh, really?"

they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without

believe Scylla and her New Order would

then this entire procedure

had to

better to be safe rather

be going with him to the

it up to you." Rey nodded at