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 and smiled fiercely

trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on

began to glow from Adonis' eyes

"R-really…?"

like he wanted

stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone

"I see…"

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

pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions,

if you think you're weaker than Ralyks, then there's only

stronger!" Adonis clenched

stared at each other, trapped in a world where time was

though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled

his throat as he

at the awkward Rey

They mean a lot

Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his face as

"Thanks as well."

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

sorry… both of

echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment

was staring at the ground with a bitter

Rey…" He slowly looked at

or how I treated you.

brows were crinkled upward and his lips trembled

clear that he meant every single thing

that power get into my head.

said was greeted with

forgiveness or anything,

the air, someone

other than

that you've admitted your errors. It means you

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

you on their behalf. However,

Billy's tears began to flow

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

hated me and wanted nothing to

cast a sympathetic smile upon

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

*******

'Urgh…'

boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey felt a little uncomfortable in their

the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive

wanted it

can be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words

his mind to the conversation,

Thankfully.

a great first step, Billy. Keep it up, man. We need you now more than

won't