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 yet

but he controlled himself while being watched

to keep up some measure of

Level Up despite killing a fair

earlier bowed head the moment

slight

of those fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless

frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum

to cry out,

both suffered from

They were too strong.

it seems." Rey

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

got any EXP from

been a lot more beneficial to someone

end, it was a waste on

the future. I don't want to end up stuck at

he began to wonder if he should go there after he was

think that's

thought, he went on to

the most important

it's supposed to be if they're going

planning on letting them leave so early. He was simply going

they had to

who

a believable number of people

to me, Master." Ater bowed his head

"Oh, really?"

if they were to

Scylla and her New Order would

case, then this entire procedure

Rey had

still better to

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

it up to