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

is because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he

but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I

"I see…"

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

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

get stronger!" Adonis clenched his

smile and nodded at him. The two stared at each other, trapped in a world where time was

though he would hug

throat as he

merely smiled at the awkward Rey and nodded

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

Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

courage to utter his first words since they began

both

voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis and

looked at Billy, who was staring at the

Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling from his

know I have no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated you. I don't even

and his lips

meant every single thing he

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

he said was

for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try

reverberated in the air, someone

none other than

your errors. It means you

on Billy's shoulder and smiled

speak for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still

tears began to

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

hated me and wanted nothing to

sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of a

was disappointed and reasonably upset. But I've never hated

*******

'Urgh…'

of intense emotions wafted through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the

was clear that all the positive energy and

just wanted it to

actions and not words alone. For it was your action that

to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

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

won't let