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."

another tangent, and the most important

on his head, but he controlled himself

keep up

Level Up despite killing a fair share

his earlier bowed head the moment he heard

gave a slight

kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me

little frustrated—as he voiced the

totally relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but

they both suffered from

They were too strong.

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

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

any EXP

Boss Monster would have been a

it was a

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

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

think that's what I'll

settled on his thought, he went on to

most important one

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

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

they had to

spies hidden all around who are waiting to see Rebal and Kara leave the

by ensuring the two—and a believable number of people serving

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

"Oh, really?"

were to journey to the Merchant City, with or without your help,

New Order

was the case, then this entire procedure

had to

it's still better to

going with him to the Dark Gathering in some safe and hidden place while

to you." Rey nodded at