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.'

things regarding how

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

all of this was done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse were himself and

as

Then—

you seriously with that helmet

the silence with a

you have your mask… and I have mine."

both giggled after that, collapsing on the chair and laughing like little

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

you really feel comfortable inside that thing?"

complain to them even if she felt

insides are soft,

"I see. I see."

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

Rey heard some words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

Yes." She responded

"Why did you have

What does that mean?" Esme tilted her head

since

means 'too much

Her voice trailed and went low, almost as if she was thinking of

long after,

you're also naked underneath your outfit, right? How is my situation

fell dead silent once Esme said

after all. Underneath his attire he had… hold on, he had

least I have my

In the end, take off enough clothing, and you get a naked

the same

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

Arguing with someone like

give up and focus on the important things, else he would waste

Merchant City pending the time the Dark Gathering begins. I

he

excited. We haven't found a single slave or

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

we start?" Esme asked in excitement, which prompted Rey

us from

cloak himself and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired

is busy now.'

busy with the

was running a campaign against

for their final showdown, and Rebal's side

currently going to do his best to help Esme and complete the System's Quest for

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