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.

his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and

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

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

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

the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at least

"I see…"

were

not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's

than Ralyks, then

stronger!" Adonis clenched

nodded at him. The two stared

began to look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug

his throat as

merely smiled at the awkward

Rey. They mean a lot more to

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his face

"Thanks as well."

a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage

both of

within the corridor, instantly sullying the

was staring at the ground

Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling

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

upward and his

that he meant every single

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

was greeted

won't ask for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll

in the air, someone began to approach

was none other than the

It means you have properly reflected

a hand on Billy's shoulder and

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

began to flow

from them and growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to

thought… I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to

merely shook his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the

reasonably upset. But I've never hated

*******

'Urgh…'

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

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

wanted

words alone. For it was your action

his mind to the conversation, they were

Thankfully.

it up,

won't let you