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."

yet another tangent, and the most important matters were

his head, but he controlled

to keep up some measure

didn't Level Up despite killing a fair share of Monsters on the Third

raised his earlier bowed head the moment he

gave a slight

of those fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out,

both suffered from

They were too strong.

prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled

the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was honestly no

barely got any EXP from

been a lot more beneficial

it was a waste

honestly concerned about how things will play out in the future. I don't want

of other regions, so he began to wonder if

that's

on his thought, he went on

important one yet—with

that is how it's supposed

letting them leave so early. He was simply going

to

around who are waiting

fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving as their entourage—left

everything to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

would be attacked if they were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without

her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to

was the case, then

had

it's still better to

conclusion was to keep Rebal and those who would be going with him to the

up to you." Rey nodded