An Extra’s POV

"You will all be splitting up now."

The sudden announcement caused an uproar among the Otherworlders, but Ralyks explained the reasons behind his decision.

"The Centipedes have burrowed several tunnel-like openings throughout this Floor, and as a result of this, the path ahead separates into multiple corridors."

'That's a lie.' Rey smiled internally as he silently watched Ater.

Rey knew he was lying due to their Bond, but from a normal standpoint he could see how the story could sound convincing.

In the first place, Ralyks had no motive to lie to any of the Otherworlders, so they were predisposed to believing everything he said.

Also, since he was stronger, smarter, and more experienced than all of them, they had to take him at his word.

Plus, he mixed in certain truths with lies.

It was already obvious that they all ate up the lies he fed them, and that allowed him to proceed without much need to explain himself.

"Considering their numbers, and how they'll drastically reduce if they're isolated per corridor, it's safer to take them out one corridor at a time." He continued, crafting a scenario out of lies.

"But, if we all attack one corridor at a time, the process will be slower. The goal of today is to conquer three Floors, so we have to hurry."

And so, the plan was to split the entire group into three.

"There are a total of five corridors. I'll take two of them, and I'll leave the remaining three to you. Don't worry, I'll summon guardians to protect you, just in case."

Everyone shivered the moment he said that. They already knew what he meant by 'guardians.'

He was talking about his Undead Summons.

No one could complain, though. In the end, his method was the fastest way to clear the Floor. The sooner they cleared the Floor, the faster they could advance even deeper and complete their mission.

Sure, they would lose some EXP to Ralyks, but it was already part of the deal he made with the Royal Council.

It was all fair.

then… for the team

of Eric,

been more perfectly matched, considering how close

them to be inseparable for the

second team had Belle, Alicia, and Trisha

all the girls centered in a single group, but there were no complaints from anyone. It was just

it consisted of Rey,

Billy's awkward silence, and Rey's unassuming expression, showed this team to be the most balanced of

"Now then… Come Forth."

like last time, Ralyks—or rather, Ater—summoned

the other two to take on the remaining two corridors

going to pick up Monster Cores and

teams advanced and prepared for their time apart from

the chills running down their bodies as a result of the Undead that served as their escorts, they didn't feel any

kept moving

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[Moments Later]

why I chose the Assassin

as they walked down

many tunnels that led in and out of the corridor, and while the three boys were initially very cautious

passively looking out for an enemy,

to be on proper lookout, Justin pointed to their Undead guardian—a Skeleton who wore

if we screw up… it's totally normal, right?

the other two boys laugh,

long, they became invested in

that no one really tried to

you guys miss your life on

who asked

on, but instead he

girl back home. I've liked her since we were

eyes in pain showed just how serious everything

to forget about it, but sometimes… I want