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."

yet another tangent, and the

head, but he controlled himself while being watched by

to keep up some

killing a

earlier bowed head the

slight sigh

those fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless

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

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out,

like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly

had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was honestly no

barely got any

been a lot

it was a waste

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

other regions, so he began

I think that's

his thought, he went on to the

the most important one

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

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

they had to

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

a believable number of people

everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his head and

"Oh, really?"

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

Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

that was the case, then this entire

Rey had

it's still better to be safe rather

with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it seem like they left

to you." Rey