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

head, but he controlled himself while being watched

keep up some measure

Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on

head the

gave a slight sigh

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

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

Rey wanted to cry out, but he

like they both suffered from

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems." Rey

Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was

any

a lot more

the end, it was

will play out in the future.

had heard there were other Dungeons in a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was

think that's what

thought, he went

the most important one yet—with

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

leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them

to put up

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

two—and a believable number of people

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

"Oh, really?"

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

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush

case, then

had

it's still better to

him to the Dark Gathering in some safe

I'll leave it up to you." Rey