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.

placed his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder

wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you,

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, but he didn't want to risk

reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I

"I see…"

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

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

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

get stronger!" Adonis clenched

nodded at him. The two stared at each other,

it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it from happening

cleared his throat as he awkwardly looked

the awkward Rey and

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a

"Thanks as well."

the courage to utter his first words since

sorry… both

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

who was staring at the ground

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

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

were crinkled upward and his lips

was clear that he meant every single thing he

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

was greeted with

ask for forgiveness or anything, but…

the air, someone began to approach

was none other

It

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with a

and forgive you on their behalf.

tears began

I gave you enough time to yourself so you could fully

me and wanted nothing

shook his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon

and reasonably upset. But I've never hated you,

*******

'Urgh…'

two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey

and it was clear that all the positive energy and

just wanted it to

and not words alone. For it

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

Thankfully.

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

I won't let