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 shoulder

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

glow from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

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

you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I

"I see…"

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

awkwardness of Rey's actions, though,

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

I can just get stronger!" Adonis

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

it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it

his throat as he

the awkward

a lot more to

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since they

sorry… both

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

both looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground

He slowly looked at them,

I treated you. I don't even expect you to forgive

brows were crinkled upward and his lips

that he meant

all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far

he said was

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

those words reverberated in the air, someone began

was none other

errors. It

Billy's shoulder and smiled at him

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

began to

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

me and wanted nothing to do

a sympathetic smile upon

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

*******

'Urgh…'

the air, and while the two boys seemed

the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for

both just wanted it to

You can be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was your

his mind to the

Thankfully.

it up, man. We need you now

I won't