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 matters

head, but he

had to keep up some measure of

killing a fair share of

bowed head the

slight

fodder can grant me any kind

Absolute creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry

like they both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

it seems."

Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's

got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot

was a waste on

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

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

think that's

on his thought, he went

the most important one yet—with

is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant

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

to put

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

the two—and a believable number of people serving as their

Ater bowed his head and gave a

"Oh, really?"

that they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or

her New Order would ambush Rebal

that was the case, then this entire procedure

Rey had to

it's still better to be safe rather

would be going with him to the Dark

it up to