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 important

head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his

keep up

a fair share of Monsters on the Third

his earlier bowed head the moment he heard

slight sigh and

those fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP

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

wanted to cry out, but he restrained

like they both

They were too strong.

it seems." Rey sadly smiled at his

as a means

barely got any EXP

Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

it was a

about how things will play out in the future. I don't want to end up stuck at this

a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he should go there after he was done with

think that's what

settled on his thought, he went

most important one

supposed to be if they're going to get to

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

had to put up

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

by ensuring the two—and a believable

to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

be attacked if they were to

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

then this entire

Rey had

better to be safe rather

those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while

to you." Rey nodded