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

behind wasn't just because of Ralyks. It is because we trust you, Adonis. Our faith isn't on the Royal Council or on

glow from Adonis' eyes as Rey uttered

"R-really…?"

the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted

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

"I see…"

though his series of actions were

pretended not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's

Ralyks, then there's only one thing you can

just get stronger!"

smile and nodded at him. The two stared

he would hug Rey. The latter subtly pulled away, preventing

throat as he awkwardly looked

at the awkward Rey and

Rey. They mean a

and shrugged, a bright smile on his face

"Thanks as well."

clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his

both of

audible voice echoed within the corridor, instantly

looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground

I've done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling from his

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

and

clear that he meant every

friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I

said was greeted with

won't ask for forgiveness or anything,

in the

was none other than

admitted your errors. It means

shoulder and

won't speak for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still young.

Billy's tears began to

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

hated me and wanted nothing to do

and cast a sympathetic smile upon the

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

*******

'Urgh…'

intense emotions wafted through the air, and while the two boys seemed locked in the

the Undead, and it was clear that all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were

both just wanted it to

words alone. For it was your action that caused

returned his mind to the conversation, they were already rounding things

Thankfully.

it up, man. We need you

I won't