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' other

It is because we trust

began to glow from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

like he wanted Rey's words to be true,

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

"I see…"

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

both pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the

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

get stronger!" Adonis clenched

broadened his smile and nodded at him. The two stared at each other, trapped in a world where time

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

Rey cleared his throat as he

smiled at the awkward Rey

They mean a lot more to

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

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

both of

the corridor, instantly sullying the

looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground with

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

acted, or how I treated you.

brows were crinkled upward and his lips trembled

meant every single

abandoned you as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything that went

said was greeted with

or anything, but… I'll try to be

those words reverberated in the air, someone began to approach

other than

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

a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at

their behalf. However, we're

tears began to

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

me and wanted nothing to do with me any

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying

was disappointed and reasonably upset. But

*******

'Urgh…'

and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey

clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too

wanted it to

actions and not words alone. For it was your action

returned his mind to the

Thankfully.

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

I won't let you