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.

hand on Adonis'

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

a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered those

"R-really…?"

It seemed like he wanted Rey's

but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think

"I see…"

though his series of actions were weird due to the height

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

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

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his raised

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

though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing

cleared his throat as he awkwardly

smiled at the awkward Rey and nodded

words, Rey. They mean a lot

to Adonis and shrugged, a

"Thanks as well."

someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to

sorry… both

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the

both looked at Billy, who was staring at

Rey…" He slowly looked

how I acted, or how I treated you. I don't even expect you

were crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

was clear that he meant

let all that power get into my

he said was

or anything,

in the air, someone began to approach

other than the

It means you have properly reflected on

a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with a warm

you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are inevitable, aren't

tears began to

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

I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do

cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk

upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt a little uncomfortable in their

it was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for the cold-hearted

just wanted it to

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

returned his mind to the conversation,

Thankfully.

Billy. Keep it up, man.

I won't