An Extra’s POV

'Is that… Esme?'

Standing behind him was an entity covered entirely in dark armor.

They wore a hooded cape, but beneath all of that was a thin-layered full-plated armor.

It even had a helmet and everything.

"You are…?" Rey asked, tilting his head to the side a little.

"It's Es… I mean, you know who I am already!"

Of course, he did! Rey could easily recognize her voice. Plus, he had also confirmed by using [Absolute Appraisal].

It really was Esme, locked in a fully armored attire.

'I mean, I told them to focus more on defense and concealing her identity when it came to her appearance, but to think they'd go this far…'

The entire armor was made from Orichalcum, though certain areas were lined with Mythril in order to ensure that her Mana Flow wasn't too disturbed.

"The inner regions that directly touch her body were designed to be very comfortable. I can assure you that your partner is not in any discomfort." Rebal finally spoke up, adding more context to the black armor that Esme donned.

"Really? Did she confirm that?" Rey shifted his gaze to Rebal.

"N-no. Actually… this is the first time we've heard her speak."

'A-ah…!' Rey's thoughts snapped as he remembered how Esme was usually silent around these people.

He wondered why she decided to speak.

'Is it because I'm here with them? Or because it could be unavoidable to communicate due to the nature of the mission?'

Either way, Rey could see from the stunned expressions of the three seated ones that they were also blown away by Esme's amazing voice.

'So it isn't just me. Whew!' He gave an internal sigh of relief.

"What are you standing there for? You should come sit and join us." Rey said to Esme before turning to the three who sat before him.

He knew his tone was a little demanding, but he had a reputation to keep among these people.

Rey could only hope Esme could pick up on that and act accordingly.

Thankfully, she didn't disappoint.

Esme sat on the chair closest to Rey, one which had been left intentionally empty since the start of the meeting.

It was as if everyone in the room already knew that it belonged to Esme—just as they thought to reserve the best seat for Rey.

'Oh well. This much is natural, I suppose.'

on with the plan's discussions, allowing everyone else to say a few things regarding

fit to first of all transport Asher to the KariBlanc Store in the Capital's Black Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and another replica of himself to the respectable in that they would be staying in pending the time of

this was done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse were

of silence passed as they both

Then—

I can't take you seriously with that helmet

the silence with a

have your mask… and I have mine." Esme smugly

collapsing on the chair and laughing like

gone, and Esme able to talk a lot more

really feel comfortable inside that thing?"

couldn't complain to them even if she felt some kind

are soft, so there isn't

"I see. I see."

would be hot, so I decided to strip before putting it on, but it had

heard some words that Esme spouted, he grew rigid

"W-wait, so you're—!"

under the armor? Yes." She responded

did you have to tell me that?

What does that mean?" Esme tilted

clunky since

means 'too

almost as if she

long after,

How is my situation so special that you'd freak out

dead silent

all. Underneath his attire he had… hold

I

that is what? In the end, take off enough clothing, and you get

not the same

literally wearing a dense layer of metal. I think that's enough

head. Arguing with someone like

and focus on the important things, else he would waste more time

going to be investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City

he saw Esme

We haven't found a single slave or clue in

to devour the United Human Alliance, chances of

in excitement, which prompted Rey

us from starting

so they could freely search for whatever they desired

everyone is busy now.' Rey

busy with the

was running a campaign against the

for their final showdown, and Rebal's side

was currently going to do his best

only at about 33 percent thanks to [Replicate], but this much should be fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened a