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

like slapping his hand on his head, but

had to keep up some measure of

noticed you didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share

bowed head the

a slight

any kind

little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry

they both suffered from the

They were too strong.

need to find stronger prey, it seems."

as a

any

Boss Monster would have been a lot more beneficial

it was

will play out in the future. I don't want to end up stuck

so he began to wonder

I think that's what I'll

on his thought, he went on to

the most important one

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

on letting them leave so early. He was simply going to teleport them once the

had to

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

believable

Ater bowed his head

"Oh, really?"

to journey to the

believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to

was the case, then

had

better to be

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

up to