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.

his 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

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

"R-really…?"

Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true, but he didn't want to

I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at

"I see…"

of actions were weird due to

of Rey's actions, though, and only

than Ralyks, then

just get stronger!" Adonis

stared

began to look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey.

Rey cleared his throat as he awkwardly looked

the awkward Rey and

Rey. They mean a lot more

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

his fist and finally had the courage to utter

both

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor,

at the ground with a bitter expression on his

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

I

crinkled upward and

he meant every single

that power get into my head. I shouldn't

he said was greeted with

anything, but… I'll try

words reverberated in the

other

It means you have

placed a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him with a warm

speak for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are inevitable,

tears began

growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to yourself so you could fully understand your actions and their

I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do with

merely shook his head and cast a sympathetic smile

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

*******

'Urgh…'

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

positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for the cold-hearted

just wanted it to

words alone. For it was your action

the conversation, they were already

Thankfully.

first step, Billy. Keep it up,

I won't let