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

just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust

glow from Adonis' eyes

"R-really…?"

look of relief and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be

others, but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else,

"I see…"

Adonis on his shoulder, though his series of actions were weird due to the height gap

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

Ralyks, then there's only one thing you can

just get stronger!"

stared at each other, trapped in a world

began to look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly

cleared his throat as

smiled at the awkward Rey and

your words, Rey. They mean a lot more

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

"Thanks as well."

someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey as a

sorry… both

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

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

slowly

have no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated you. I don't even expect you to forgive

upward and his

clear that he meant every single thing

into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far

was greeted with

won't ask for forgiveness or anything,

the air, someone

none other

admitted your errors. It means you

a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him

their behalf. However, we're still young.

began to flow

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

thought… I thought you hated me and

merely shook his head and cast a sympathetic smile

disappointed and reasonably upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

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

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

just wanted it to

and not words alone.

the conversation, they were

Thankfully.

great first step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We need you

won't