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

consisted of

been more perfectly matched, considering

be inseparable for the most

Belle, Alicia, and Trisha

were no complaints from anyone. It was just strange, considering the fact that they were from

it consisted of

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

"Now then… Come Forth."

time, Ralyks—or rather, Ater—summoned ten

he told the other two to take on the remaining two corridors while he would supervise

pick up Monster Cores and

teams advanced and prepared for their

a result of the Undead that served as their escorts, they didn't feel any sense

kept moving

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[Moments Later]

why I chose the

as they walked down

the three boys were initially very cautious when they started their

passively looking

to their Undead guardian—a Skeleton who wore full-plated dark armor—and said

screw up… it's totally normal, right? Sir Ralyks will

the other two

long, they became invested in

really tried

miss your

asked this was, surprisingly,

longer had his playful smile on, but instead he

truth is… I have a girl back home. I've liked her since we were

narrowed his eyes in pain showed just how serious everything he said

sometimes… I want to go back. I want to go