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

hand on his head, but he controlled

had to keep up some measure of

Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters

his earlier bowed head the moment he heard the

gave a slight sigh

any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum

Rey wanted to cry out, but he

like they both suffered from

They were too strong.

both need to find stronger prey, it

that Ater had intentionally given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share

barely got any

Boss Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

it was

things will play out in the future. I

he began to wonder if

that's what I'll

thought, he went

important

out tonight—at least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get

letting them leave so early.

to put up

doubt that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to

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

Master." Ater bowed his

"Oh, really?"

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

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

then this entire

Rey had

better to

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

to you." Rey nodded at