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 to be

head, but he controlled himself

up some measure of

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share

head

a slight sigh and

fodder can grant me any kind

disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced

relate!' Rey wanted to cry

seemed like they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

both need to find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled at his

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

any

a lot more beneficial to

was a waste

how things will play out in the future. I don't

heard there were other Dungeons in a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he

I think that's what

he went on

the most important one

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

he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once

to put

that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

by ensuring the two—and a believable number of

Ater bowed

"Oh, really?"

to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your

Order would ambush Rebal or try

case, then this entire

Rey had

it's still better to be safe rather than

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

I'll leave it up to