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.

placed his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled

is because we trust you,

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered those

"R-really…?"

and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true, but he didn't want to risk believing

about others, but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I

"I see…"

patted Adonis on his shoulder, though his series of actions were

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

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

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his raised

The two stared at each other, trapped in a world where time was

as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly

his throat as he

the awkward Rey and nodded

your words, Rey. They mean a

Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

clenched his fist and finally had the courage to

sorry… both

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly

at the ground with a

all I've done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling from

I treated you. I

were crinkled upward and his

meant every single thing he

that power get into my

was greeted with

for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try to be

in the air, someone began

was none other than the

you've admitted your errors. It means you

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him

everyone and forgive you on their

Billy's tears began

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

and

and cast a sympathetic smile upon the

upset. But I've

*******

'Urgh…'

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

positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for the cold-hearted

wanted

not words alone. For it was your

Rey returned his mind to the

Thankfully.

Keep it up, man. We

won't let