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.

Adonis'

reason we stayed behind wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you,

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey

"R-really…?"

mixed look of relief and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true,

know about others, but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you.

"I see…"

on his shoulder, though his series of actions were weird due to the height

notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions, though, and

then

I can just get stronger!" Adonis

The two stared at each other, trapped in a

appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly

his throat

merely smiled at the awkward Rey and nodded

Rey. They mean a lot more to me

and shrugged, a bright smile on

"Thanks as well."

finally had the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey as a team of

both of

corridor, instantly sullying the moment

who was staring at the ground with a bitter expression on

slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling

I treated you. I don't

crinkled upward and his

was clear that he meant every

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

said was greeted with

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

words reverberated in the air, someone began to approach

none other than the

your errors. It means

and

and forgive you on their behalf. However,

Billy's tears began to flow

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

you hated me and

sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of a

disappointed and reasonably upset. But

*******

'Urgh…'

air, and while the two boys seemed

Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too

both just wanted it

be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was your action that caused

his mind to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

step, Billy. Keep it up, man.

won't let