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."

tangent, and the most important matters

his head, but he controlled himself while being watched by his loyal

keep up

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

his earlier bowed head the moment he

gave a slight sigh and

can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless

Absolute creature sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as he voiced the conundrum to his

can totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out,

they both suffered from the same

They were too strong.

find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly

the Boss of the Third Floor, perhaps as a means to get the lion's share of EXP, but it was

got any EXP from

Monster would have been a lot more beneficial

end, it was a

the future. I don't want to end

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

that's

he went on to

the most important one yet—with

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

letting them leave so early. He was simply going to

they had to put up

around who are waiting to see Rebal

believable

me, Master." Ater bowed his head and

"Oh, really?"

would be attacked if they were to journey to

Scylla and her New Order would ambush Rebal or try to slow

the case, then this entire procedure

had to

to be

going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while only making it seem like

leave it up to