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.

his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled

trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on the Royal Council or

spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered

"R-really…?"

the Hero's face. It seemed like

don't know about others, but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at least to

"I see…"

series of actions were weird due to the height gap between the two

to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the intentions behind

than Ralyks, then there's only one thing you can

I can just get stronger!" Adonis

two stared

began to look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away,

Rey cleared his throat

smiled at the awkward Rey

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

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey

both

audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the

looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground with a

done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling

I treated you. I don't even expect you

crinkled upward and

was clear that he meant

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

said was greeted with

or anything, but… I'll try to

in the air, someone

none other than

errors. It means

shoulder and smiled at him

won't speak for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However,

Billy's tears began to flow

enough time to yourself so you could fully understand your actions and their

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

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk

upset. But I've never hated

*******

'Urgh…'

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

clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for

wanted it

not words alone. For it was your

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

Thankfully.

Keep it up, man. We need you now more

I won't