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.

on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled fiercely at

just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on the

like a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as

"R-really…?"

played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to

reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think

"I see…"

were weird due to the height gap between the two of

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

you think you're weaker than Ralyks, then there's

just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his raised

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

so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly

Rey cleared his throat

smiled at the

a lot

and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

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

both of

voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment

Billy, who was staring at the ground with a bitter expression

He slowly looked at them, tears slowly

I treated you. I don't even

upward and his lips trembled with

was clear that he meant every single thing he

friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that

he said was greeted with

ask for forgiveness or anything, but…

reverberated in the

was none other

It means you have properly reflected on

shoulder and smiled

for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are

tears began to flow

enough time to yourself so you could fully understand your

hated me and wanted nothing to do with

merely shook his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of

and reasonably upset. But

*******

'Urgh…'

intense emotions wafted through the air, and while the two boys

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

wanted it

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

returned his mind to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

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

I won't let