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."

the most

but he controlled himself

had to keep up some measure of

a

head the moment he

gave a slight sigh and

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 he restrained

both

They were too strong.

need to find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly

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

barely got any EXP

a

end, it was a

play out in the future. I

began to wonder if he should go there after he was done with his current

that's what

Rey settled on his thought, he went

important one

supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City

wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was

had to put up

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

to fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving as

everything to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help, I understand

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or

then

Rey had to

better to be safe rather

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

up to you." Rey nodded