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.'

few things regarding how

then transport Kara, Rebal, and

only two who remained in the Safehouse were

as they both just stared

Then—

know I can't take you seriously with that helmet

the silence with a

have your mask… and I have mine."

both giggled after that, collapsing on the chair and

persona now completely gone, and Esme able to talk a lot more freely with Rey, they soon got

comfortable inside

but suspect that she couldn't complain to them

are soft, so

"I see. I see."

to strip before putting it

some words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

the armor? Yes." She

you have to tell me that?

does that mean?" Esme

looked a little clunky since she still had her

means 'too

and went low, almost as if she was thinking of a

not long after, it

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

fell dead silent

all. Underneath his attire he had…

I have my

the end, take off enough clothing, and

not the

wearing a dense layer of metal. I think that's enough clothing, don't you

head. Arguing

and focus on the important things, else he would waste

the Merchant City pending the time the Dark Gathering begins. I hope

sighed, he saw Esme nodding

single slave or clue in any of the Warehouses

to devour the United Human Alliance, chances of

Esme asked in excitement,

from

plan was already underway, but Rey could easily cloak himself and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired

seems everyone is busy now.' Rey grinned with

busy with

Alliance was running a campaign against

were preparing for their final showdown, and Rebal's side was

him… he was currently going to do his best to help Esme and complete the System's Quest

fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened a portal right in front