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.

hand on Adonis' other

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…?"

on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words

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

"I see…"

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

Rey's actions, though, and only focused on

Ralyks, then there's only one thing you

just get stronger!" Adonis

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

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

Rey cleared his throat as

at the awkward Rey and

a

a bright

"Thanks as well."

both chuckled, a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words

both of

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis

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

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

know I have no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated you.

brows were crinkled upward and his

meant

a friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have

was greeted

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

those words reverberated in the air, someone

was none other than

It means

shoulder and smiled at him with a warm

you on their behalf. However, we're still young.

began to flow

learning from them and growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to yourself so you could fully

thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do with

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

upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

two boys seemed locked in the moment,

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

both just wanted

with actions and not words alone. For it was your action that

his mind to the conversation, they were already rounding things

Thankfully.

made a great first step, Billy. Keep it up,

won't