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'

we trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on the Royal Council or on Ralyks…

spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes as

"R-really…?"

the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true,

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

"I see…"

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

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

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

stronger!" Adonis clenched his

two stared

though he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing it from happening

cleared his throat as he awkwardly

smiled at the

your words, Rey. They mean a lot more to me than you

slowly turned to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

the courage to

sorry… both of

corridor, instantly sullying

staring at the ground with a bitter expression on

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

how I treated you. I

brows were crinkled upward and

meant

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

he said was

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

reverberated in the air, someone

was none other than

your errors. It means

a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at him

their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are

Billy's tears began to

growing. I'm happy I gave you enough time to yourself so you could

you hated me and wanted nothing to do with

cast a sympathetic smile upon the crying hunk of

and reasonably upset. But I've

*******

'Urgh…'

through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the

positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for the cold-hearted

both just wanted it to

be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For it was your action that caused this

his mind to the conversation, they

Thankfully.

Keep it up, man. We

I won't