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 smiled fiercely

because of Ralyks. It is because we trust

began to glow from

"R-really…?"

played on the Hero's face. It seemed like

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

"I see…"

were weird

Rey's

you're weaker than Ralyks, then

can just get stronger!" Adonis clenched his raised

nodded at him. The two stared at each other, trapped in a world where time was

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

cleared his throat as

merely smiled at the awkward

mean a

Adonis and shrugged, a bright smile

"Thanks as well."

a certain someone clenched his fist and finally had the courage to utter his

sorry… both

the corridor,

was staring at the ground with a

done. Adonis… Rey…" He slowly

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

were crinkled upward and

he meant

abandoned you as a friend and let all that power get into my head. I shouldn't have gone that far with Ali… I mean, with everything that went

he said was

forgiveness or anything, but… I'll try to

the air, someone

other than the

admitted your errors. It means you have properly reflected

placed a hand on Billy's shoulder and smiled at

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

tears began to

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

thought… I thought you hated me and

sympathetic

reasonably upset. But I've never

*******

'Urgh…'

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

all the positive energy and overflowing emotions were also too much

wanted it

not words alone. For it

returned his mind to the conversation,

Thankfully.

Keep it up, man. We need you now

I won't let