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

his hand on his head, but he

up some measure of

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

raised his earlier bowed head the moment he heard

slight

fodder can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of

frustrated—as he voiced the

to cry out,

they both suffered

They were too strong.

prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled at his

Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to

any

Monster would have been a

end, it was a waste

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

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

think that's what

his thought, he went

important one

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

course, he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early. He was

to

who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

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

everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his head

"Oh, really?"

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

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order

was the case, then this entire procedure

had to

still better to be

to 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

leave it up to