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.

his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled fiercely

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

like a spark began to glow from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

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

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

"I see…"

series of actions were weird due to the height

to notice the awkwardness of Rey's actions,

Ralyks, then there's only one thing

get stronger!" Adonis clenched his

his smile and nodded at him. The two stared at each

emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it from happening a second

Rey cleared his throat as he

the

Rey. They mean a lot more

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

both of

the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between

at the ground with a bitter expression

Rey…" He slowly

or how I treated you. I don't even expect you

brows were crinkled upward and his lips trembled with

clear that he meant every single thing he

as a friend and let all that power get into my

said was

won't ask for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try to be

those words reverberated in the

was none other than the

errors. It means

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

you on their

Billy's tears began to

enough time

you hated me and wanted nothing to do with me

sympathetic smile upon

disappointed and reasonably upset. But I've

*******

'Urgh…'

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

the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy

wanted it

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

the conversation,

Thankfully.

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

won't let you