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."

on yet another tangent, and the most

slapping his hand on his head, but

to keep up

killing a

his earlier bowed head the moment he

gave a slight sigh

can grant me any kind of meaningful EXP talkless of helping me Level

sounded disappointed—perhaps a little frustrated—as

relate!' Rey wanted to cry out, but he

they both suffered

They were too strong.

find stronger prey, it seems." Rey sadly smiled

of the Third Floor, perhaps as a

any EXP from

would have been a

end, it was a waste

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

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

think that's what I'll

Rey settled on his thought, he

the most important one

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

he wasn't planning on letting them leave so early.

to put up

are spies hidden all around who are

believable number of

Ater bowed his head and gave a

"Oh, really?"

I find it doubtful that they would be attacked if they were to journey to

Ater didn't believe Scylla and her New Order would ambush

that was the case, then this entire

Rey had

still better to be safe

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

it up to you." Rey nodded