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.'

else to say a few things regarding how

Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and another replica

done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse were

as they

Then—

I can't take you seriously

silence

mask… and I have

collapsing on the chair and

talk a lot more freely with

you really feel comfortable inside that thing?" Rey asked

couldn't help but suspect that she couldn't complain to them

are soft, so there isn't much

"I see. I see."

so I decided to strip before putting it on, but

heard some words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

under the armor? Yes."

nearly screamed. "Why did you have to

does that mean?" Esme tilted her head

a little clunky since she still

means 'too much

low, almost

not long after,

How is

dead silent

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

I

that is what? In the end, take off enough

not the same

literally wearing a dense layer of metal.

Arguing with someone like

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

City pending the time the Dark Gathering

he saw Esme nodding

a single slave or

to devour the United Human Alliance, chances of finding what they sought was

asked in excitement,

from starting

cloak himself and Esme, so they could freely

everyone is busy now.' Rey grinned with

were busy with

Alliance was running a campaign

their final

to do his best to help Esme

should be fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened a portal right