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

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

spark began to glow from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like

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

"I see…"

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

pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the intentions behind

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

stronger!" Adonis clenched his

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

hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away,

Rey cleared his throat as he awkwardly

smiled at the awkward Rey and

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot more

and shrugged, a

"Thanks as well."

courage to utter

both

corridor,

staring at the ground with a bitter expression on

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

how I treated you. I don't even expect you to forgive me

upward and his lips trembled

he meant

as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything that

he said was

or anything, but… I'll try to

the air,

was none other than the

It means you have

Billy's shoulder and smiled at

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

Billy's tears began to flow

I gave you enough time

me and wanted

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

upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

intense emotions wafted through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt a

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

both just wanted

better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was

the

Thankfully.

it up, man. We need you now

I won't let you