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.

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

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

began to glow from Adonis'

"R-really…?"

and doubt played on the Hero's face. It seemed like he wanted Rey's words to be true, but he

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

"I see…"

actions were weird due to the height gap between

Rey's actions, though, and only focused on the intentions behind

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

can just get stronger!"

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

appeared as though he would hug

his throat as he awkwardly looked

merely smiled at the awkward

mean a lot more to me than

Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile

"Thanks as well."

the courage to utter his first words since

sorry… both

within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis and

looked at Billy, who was staring at the

He slowly looked

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

crinkled upward and his lips

clear that he meant every

let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that

said was greeted

for forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try

those words reverberated in the air, someone began to

other

your errors. It means

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

for everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still young. Mistakes are

began to flow

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

thought… I thought you hated me and wanted nothing to do

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

reasonably upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

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

positive energy and overflowing

both just wanted it

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

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

Thankfully.

a great first step, Billy. Keep it

I won't let you