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'

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

to glow from

"R-really…?"

like he wanted

you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for

"I see…"

series of actions were weird due

notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on

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

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his

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

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

throat as he awkwardly looked

the awkward Rey and

words, Rey. They mean a lot more

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

fist and finally had the courage to utter his first

sorry… both of

audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying

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

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

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

crinkled upward and his lips trembled

meant every single thing

you 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

was greeted

or anything,

words reverberated in the air, someone

was none other than

It means you have

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

forgive you on their behalf. However, we're

began to flow

you enough time to yourself so you could fully understand your actions and their

I thought you hated me and wanted nothing

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk

was disappointed and reasonably upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey

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

just wanted it

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

returned his mind to the conversation, they were already rounding things

Thankfully.

step, Billy. Keep it up,

won't let