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 most important

head, but he

had to keep up some measure

killing a fair share of Monsters on the Third

head the moment he heard

gave a slight

me any kind

disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the

to cry

seemed like they both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

both need to find stronger prey, it seems."

had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as

got any EXP

a lot more

was

the future. I don't want to end up stuck

other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was done

I think that's what

Rey settled on his thought, he went on to the

most important

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

early. He was simply going to teleport

they had to put up

hidden all around who are waiting to

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

Ater bowed his head and gave a confident

"Oh, really?"

find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with

believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow

then this

had

better to be

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." Rey nodded