An Extra’s POV

The Undead had the appearance of Lich from legend, even having a crooked style to go with its aesthetic. However, since its face was mostly obscured, it was difficult to tell its true identity.

Adonis cast a forlorn look on the Summon, saying nothing for a moment.

It forced Rey to speak.

"You mean the Undead?"

The Hero turned to give Rey a confused look, before bursting into a pleasant laugh that made his face appear even more handsome.

"Of course not, silly. I meant Sir Ralyks."

For a second or two, silence radiated among the boys. Rey opened his lips to make an "Ohhhh…" sound as Billy slightly nodded in agreement.

"Compared to him, am I really that strong?" Adonis chuckled as he shrugged.

"I'm not even confident in beating that Undead that he summoned. Not unless I go all-out."

Rey's eyes widened in surprise. It was clear what was currently afflicting Adonis.

—Inferiority Complex.

"To be honest, Rey… I don't even feel like a capable leader any longer. Whether it comes to strength or intelligence, he's ahead of me in every facet." Adonis gave a sad smile as he looked at Rey.

"I know I shouldn't be frustrated about it. It's for the greater good of mankind, but… sometimes I just can't help but feel envious."

It was difficult imagining Adonis being envious of anyone for anything at all.

He was incredibly handsome, intelligent, powerful, and most of all… he was very kind.

Everyone looked up to him.

Yet, no one could deny that Ralyks was definitely more intelligent and powerful than any of the Otherworlders.

No one knew what he looked like, but a lot of them expected to see an incredibly handsome man for some reason.

But, if there was something Adonis had over Ralyks, it was his most attractive trait.

"You're a better person than he is." Rey declared with a straight face.

"W-what?"

Adonis looked stunned by the words he heard from Rey, but the latter didn't back down. Instead, he doubled down on his declaration.

"You're very kind, Adonis. Even back on Earth, and now here… you always put everyone into consideration and ensure we are fine."

It was now Rey's turn to place his hand on Adonis' shoulder and smile.

"It's only thanks to you that we've been able to make it this far." As Rey uttered those words, Adonis' eyes began to grow moist.

"We aren't following Ralyks just because he is strong, you know? It's because you endorse him."

"What are you even saying, Rey?" Adonis chuckled as he tried to dismiss the boy's words.

hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled fiercely at the

behind wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust

began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words

behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at least

"I see…"

his shoulder, though his series of actions were weird

of Rey's actions, though, and only

weaker than Ralyks, then there's

I can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his

and nodded at him. The two stared at each other,

would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it from

Rey cleared his throat

smiled at the awkward Rey and nodded

They mean a

and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

both chuckled, a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey as

both

the corridor, instantly sullying the moment

looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground

all I've done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly

or how I treated you. I

were crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

clear that he meant every single

shouldn't have abandoned you as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything

said was

for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try to

words reverberated in the

was none other

you've admitted your errors. It means you have properly reflected

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with

won't speak for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are

Billy's tears began to

gave you enough time

you hated me and wanted nothing

sympathetic smile upon

reasonably upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

and while the two boys seemed locked

at the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too

wanted it to

You can be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was your action that

Rey returned his mind to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

great first step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We need you now more than

I won't let you