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.

Rey placed his second hand on Adonis' other shoulder and smiled fiercely at

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

spark began to 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, but he didn't want to risk

don't know about others, but… you're the reason I decided to stay behind. Because I trust you. I think it's

"I see…"

his series of actions were weird due to the height gap

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

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

I can just get stronger!"

him. The two stared

began to look so emotional that it appeared as though he would hug Rey. The

Rey cleared his throat as

merely smiled at the

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot more to

turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright

"Thanks as well."

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

sorry… both

barely audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly sullying

both looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground with a bitter expression on his

sorry for all I've done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly

or how I treated

crinkled upward and

was clear that he meant every single thing

into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything that

said was greeted with

won't ask for forgiveness or anything, but…

in the air,

other

It

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

their behalf. However, we're still

Billy's tears began

learning from them and growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to yourself so you could fully understand your actions and their

and wanted nothing to do with me any

his head and cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of a

disappointed and reasonably upset. But I've

*******

'Urgh…'

air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the moment, Rey

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

both just wanted it

actions and not words

to the

Thankfully.

Billy. Keep it

I won't