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'

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

from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

mixed look of relief and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like

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

"I see…"

patted Adonis on his shoulder, though his series of actions were weird

of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the intentions behind

you're weaker than Ralyks, then there's only

get stronger!" Adonis clenched

his smile and nodded at him. The two stared at

it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter

his throat as he awkwardly

the awkward Rey

They mean a lot

a bright smile on his face

"Thanks as well."

fist and finally had the courage to

both

echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying

both looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground with a bitter expression on his

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

I treated you. I don't even expect you to

crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

meant every

into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything that went

was greeted with

ask for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try

those words reverberated in the air,

was none other

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

hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at

for everyone and forgive you on their

Billy's tears began

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

and wanted

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of

upset.

*******

'Urgh…'

the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt a little uncomfortable in

it was clear that all the positive energy

wanted it

words alone. For it was your action that caused this to

to the

Thankfully.

step, Billy. Keep it up, man.

won't let you