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."

tangent, and the most important matters were

hand on his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his loyal

keep up

despite killing a fair share of

his earlier bowed head the moment he

gave a slight

grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry

both suffered from

They were too strong.

prey, it seems."

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

any

have been a lot more beneficial to someone

the end, it was a waste on

play out in the future. I

there were other Dungeons in a bunch of other regions, so he began

that's what

thought, he went on

the most important one

least, that is how it's supposed to be if they're going to get to the Merchant City on time."

them leave so early. He was

they had to put up

around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave

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

me, Master." Ater bowed his head and gave a confident

"Oh, really?"

they would be attacked if 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

case, then this entire procedure

Rey had to

still better to be

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

to you."