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."

gone on yet another tangent, and the most important matters were yet

hand on his head, but he controlled himself while

up some

despite killing a fair share of Monsters on

bowed head

gave a slight sigh

grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping

disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but he restrained

both suffered

They were too strong.

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

as a means to get the lion's share

barely got any EXP from

would have been a lot more beneficial

the end, it was a waste on

how things will play out in the future.

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

think that's what

his thought, he went on

most important one yet—with

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

so early. He was

had to put up

hidden all around who

had to fool them by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving as

can leave everything to me, Master." Ater

"Oh, really?"

if they were to

New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow

then this entire

Rey had to

to

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

up to you." Rey