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."

another tangent, and the most important matters were yet

head, but

keep up some measure

killing a fair share of Monsters on

earlier bowed head the moment he heard the

slight sigh

me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but he

like they both suffered

They were too strong.

find stronger prey, it seems."

perhaps as a means

any

Monster would have been a lot more beneficial to someone

it was a waste on

play out in the future. I don't want to

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

that's what

thought, he went

most important

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

so early. He was simply going to teleport them once the time

to put

all around who are waiting to see

two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left

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

"Oh, really?"

it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your

Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to

that was the case, then this entire procedure

Rey had to

it's still better to be safe

a result, the conclusion was to keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some

up to you."