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.

Adonis'

just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our

like a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

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

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

"I see…"

actions were weird due to the height

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

then there's

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

smile and nodded at him. The two stared at each other,

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

throat as he awkwardly

smiled at the awkward Rey

a lot more to me than you

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

both chuckled, a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey

both

voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis

both looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground with a bitter

Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them,

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

brows were crinkled upward and his lips

that he meant

shouldn't have abandoned you as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I

said was greeted

for forgiveness or anything, but…

reverberated in the air, someone

was none other

errors. It means you have properly

shoulder and smiled at him with a warm

on their behalf. However, we're

began

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

and wanted

and cast a sympathetic smile upon the

upset. But I've never hated

*******

'Urgh…'

through the air, and while the two boys

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

both just wanted

and not words alone. For it

Rey returned his mind to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

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

I won't let you