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'

because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on

from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

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

"I see…"

shoulder, though his series of actions were weird due to the height gap between

both pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the

than Ralyks, then there's only

just get stronger!" Adonis

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

would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled

throat as he awkwardly

the

words, Rey. They mean a lot more to me than

and shrugged, a bright smile

"Thanks as well."

chuckled, a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter

both

voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying

who was staring at the ground with a bitter expression on

slowly looked at them,

how I acted, or how I treated you. I don't

were crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

meant every single thing

into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything

said was greeted

won't ask for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll

in the air,

none other than the

admitted your errors. It

Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with

you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are inevitable,

tears began

learning from them and growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to

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

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying

and reasonably upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt a little uncomfortable in

at the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing

both just wanted it to

not words alone. For it

returned his mind to the conversation, they were already rounding

Thankfully.

a great first step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We

won't let