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."

and the most

head, but he controlled himself

had to keep up some measure

killing a fair share of Monsters

his earlier bowed head the moment he

slight

can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the

wanted to cry

both suffered from

They were too strong.

find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled

given him the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to

barely got any

a lot more beneficial

the end, it was a waste

about how things will play out in the future. I

in a bunch of other regions, so he began to wonder if he

think that's what I'll

settled on his thought, he went on

most important

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

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

to

that there are spies hidden all around who are waiting to

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

leave everything to me, Master." Ater bowed his head and

"Oh, really?"

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

didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow him

the case, then this entire procedure

had

to be

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