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 were yet

slapping his hand on his head, but he controlled himself while being

up some

you didn't Level Up despite killing a

bowed head the moment

a slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

Rey wanted to cry out, but

they both suffered from

They were too strong.

stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled

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

any

a lot

was a

things will play out in the

so he began

that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he went on to

important one yet—with

set out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on time." Rey

on letting them leave so early. He was simply going

they had to put

who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

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

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

"Oh, really?"

to journey to

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

that was the case, then this entire

had

still better to be safe

keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in

it up to