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.

second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and

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

a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered

"R-really…?"

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 to

"I see…"

on his shoulder, though his series of actions were weird due to

awkwardness of Rey's actions, though,

than Ralyks, then there's only one thing you

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

broadened his smile and nodded at him. The two stared at

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

Rey cleared his throat as he awkwardly looked

merely smiled at the awkward Rey and

your words, Rey. They mean a lot more to

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey as a team

sorry… both of

the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between

at

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

for how I acted, or how I treated

crinkled upward and

that he meant every

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

he said was greeted

anything,

words reverberated in the air,

none other

your errors. It means you

Billy's shoulder and smiled at

their behalf. However,

began

you enough time to yourself so you

hated me and

cast a sympathetic smile upon the

reasonably upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

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

the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy

wanted it to

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

the conversation, they were

Thankfully.

made a great first step, Billy. Keep it

I won't