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

It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

of 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

behind. Because I trust you. I think it's

"I see…"

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

pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions,

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

I can just get stronger!"

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

look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it from happening

cleared his throat

smiled at the

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot more

a bright smile on his face as

"Thanks as well."

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

both

audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the

both looked at Billy, who was staring at

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

how I acted, or how I treated you. I

upward and his lips trembled with

was clear that he meant

my head. I shouldn't have

he said was greeted

won't ask for forgiveness or anything, but…

in the air, someone began to approach

other than the

It means

and smiled at

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

Billy's tears began to

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

I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do

and cast a sympathetic

and reasonably upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment,

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

just wanted

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.

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

won't