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 smiled

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

a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes

"R-really…?"

and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true,

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

"I see…"

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

the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though,

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

I can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

The two stared at each other, trapped

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

throat as he awkwardly looked

smiled at the awkward Rey and

your words, Rey. They mean a lot more to me than you

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

"Thanks as well."

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

sorry… both of

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

staring at the ground with a

for all I've done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them,

have no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated

crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

that he meant every single

and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I

was greeted

forgiveness or anything, but…

those words reverberated in the air, someone began to

other than

good that you've admitted your errors. It means you have properly reflected on

hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with

speak for everyone and forgive you on their

tears began to

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

hated me and wanted nothing

and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of

reasonably upset. But I've

*******

'Urgh…'

while the two boys seemed locked in

was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were

wanted it to

better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone.

to the conversation, they were already rounding things

Thankfully.

step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We need you now more than

won't