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.

on Adonis'

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

from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered

"R-really…?"

relief 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

stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at least to some

"I see…"

his series of actions were weird due to the height gap between

of Rey's

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

just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

nodded at him. The two stared at each other, trapped in

though he would hug Rey. The

cleared his throat as

smiled at the awkward Rey

your words, Rey. They mean a lot

slowly turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

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

sorry… both of

audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying

was staring at the ground with a

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

or how I treated you. I don't even expect you

were crinkled upward and his lips

meant every single

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

he said was

ask for forgiveness or anything,

in the air, someone began to

other

you've admitted your errors. It means you have

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him

you on their behalf.

began to flow

you enough time to yourself so

hated me and wanted nothing

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk

reasonably upset. But I've never hated you,

*******

'Urgh…'

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

was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were

just wanted it

Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For

Rey returned his mind to the conversation, they were

Thankfully.

made a great first step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We need you now

won't let you