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.

Rey placed his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled fiercely at the

stayed behind wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on the Royal Council or on Ralyks…

spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

relief and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true, but he didn't want to

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

"I see…"

shoulder, though his series of actions were weird due to

to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only

if you think you're weaker than Ralyks, then there's only one thing you can

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

nodded at him. The two stared at each other, trapped in a world

though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled

his throat as

the awkward Rey and

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot more to me

and shrugged, a bright smile

"Thanks as well."

a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since

sorry… both of

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between

staring at the ground with a bitter

Rey…" He slowly looked

for how I acted, or how I treated you.

crinkled upward and his lips trembled

clear that he meant every

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 that went

said was

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

words reverberated in the air, someone

was none other than

errors. It means

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with

and forgive you on their behalf. However,

tears began

and growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to yourself

I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do with me any

and cast a sympathetic smile upon

disappointed and reasonably upset. But

*******

'Urgh…'

two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt

clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also

wanted

yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was your action that caused this

returned his mind to the conversation, they were already rounding things

Thankfully.

first step, Billy. Keep it

won't let