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

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

keep up some

a fair share of Monsters on the Third

head the moment he heard

a slight sigh

grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the

Rey wanted to cry out, but

they both suffered from

They were too strong.

to find stronger prey, it seems."

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

any EXP

a lot more

the end, it was

play out in the

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

that's what

thought, he went on

the most important one

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

them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport

had to

no doubt that there are spies hidden all around who

a believable number of people serving

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

"Oh, really?"

they were to journey to the Merchant City, with

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

was the case, then this entire procedure was

Rey had to

better to be

who would be going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it

to