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.'

everyone else to say a few things regarding how the

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

passed as

Then—

you seriously

silence

your mask… and I have

collapsing on

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

you really feel comfortable inside that thing?" Rey asked

complain to them even if

fine. The insides are soft,

"I see. I see."

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

words that Esme spouted, he

"W-wait, so you're—!"

armor? Yes."

Rey nearly screamed. "Why did you have to tell me

What does that mean?" Esme tilted her

a little clunky since

means 'too

almost as if she was thinking of a

not long after,

your outfit, right? How is my situation so

silent

wasn't wrong, after all. Underneath his attire he had… hold on, he had

least I have my

the end, take off enough clothing, and you

not the

layer of metal. I think that's enough clothing, don't

shook his head. Arguing with someone like this

simply had to give up and focus on the important things, else

investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City pending

Rey sighed, he

a single slave or clue in any of the Warehouses

was the heart of the corruption that threatened to devour the United Human Alliance, chances of finding what they sought was

Esme asked in excitement, which prompted Rey

from starting now,

was already underway, but Rey could easily cloak himself and Esme, so

everyone is busy now.' Rey grinned with

Otherworlders were busy with the Royal

Alliance was running a

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

going to do his best

about 33 percent thanks to [Replicate], but this much should be fine.' Rey thought to himself