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 at the

we trust you, Adonis. Our faith

spark began to glow from Adonis' eyes

"R-really…?"

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

behind. Because I trust you. I think it's the same for everyone else, at least to

"I see…"

series of actions were weird due to the height gap between the

not to notice the awkwardness of Rey's

if you think you're weaker than Ralyks, then

I can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his

stared at each other, trapped in a world where

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

cleared his throat as he awkwardly looked

merely smiled at the awkward Rey

for your words, Rey. They mean a lot more

to Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile on his

"Thanks as well."

certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage

both

within the corridor, instantly sullying the moment between Adonis and

both looked at Billy, who was staring at the ground

Rey…" He slowly looked at them, tears slowly falling

I have no excuse for how I acted, or how I treated you.

upward and his

he meant every

you as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I

said was greeted with

forgiveness or anything,

reverberated in the air,

was none other than

errors. It

on Billy's shoulder and smiled at

everyone and forgive you on their behalf. However, we're still

Billy's tears began

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

and wanted nothing to do

sympathetic smile upon the

was disappointed and reasonably upset. But

*******

'Urgh…'

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

positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much for the

both just wanted it to

can be better. Redeem yourself with actions and not words alone. For

the conversation, they were already rounding

Thankfully.

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

I won't let you