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.'

regarding how the entire thing would play out—especially reactions to certain antics

it 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

the only two who remained in

as

Then—

take you seriously with that helmet on,

broke the silence with

have your mask… and I have

both giggled after that, collapsing on the

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

you really feel comfortable inside that

to

fine. The insides are soft,

"I see. I see."

hot, so I decided to strip before putting it on, but it had some kind of temperature regulation, so

words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

Yes." She

nearly screamed. "Why did you have

does that mean?" Esme tilted her head

looked a little clunky since she still had her helmet

'too

and went low, almost as if she

long after, it

your outfit, right? How is my situation

fell dead silent once

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

least I

what? In the end, take off

the

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

shook his head. Arguing

important things, else he would waste more

the Warehouses in the Merchant City pending

he saw

excited. We haven't found a single slave or clue in any of the Warehouses on

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

excitement,

from starting now,

himself and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired without once

is busy now.'

were busy with the

was running a

preparing for their final showdown, and Rebal's side

do his best to help

fine.' Rey thought to himself