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' other shoulder and smiled fiercely

behind wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our

like a spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as

"R-really…?"

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

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

"I see…"

actions were weird due to

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

Ralyks, then there's

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched

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

that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The

his throat as he

merely smiled at the awkward Rey and nodded

mean a lot more to me

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his face

"Thanks as well."

chuckled, a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his first words since they began their journey as a team

both

echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis

who was staring at the ground with

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

no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated you. I don't even

and

that he meant every single

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

he said was greeted

anything, but… I'll try to be

the air,

other than

It

shoulder and smiled

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

tears began to

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

and wanted nothing to do

head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying

and reasonably upset. But I've never hated

*******

'Urgh…'

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

that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were

both just wanted

and not words alone. For it was your action that caused this

his mind to the conversation,

Thankfully.

first step, Billy. Keep it up, man.

won't