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.'

a few things regarding how the entire thing would play out—especially reactions to certain

Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and another replica of himself to the respectable in

this was done, the only two who remained

as they both just stared

Then—

I can't take you seriously with

broke the silence

have your mask… and I have mine." Esme smugly

collapsing on the chair and laughing like

talk a lot more freely with Rey, they soon

you really feel comfortable inside that thing?" Rey asked

couldn't complain to them

are soft, so there

"I see. I see."

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

moment Rey heard some words that Esme spouted, he

"W-wait, so you're—!"

Yes."

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

does that mean?" Esme tilted her

a little clunky since she

means 'too

trailed and went low, almost as

long after,

also naked underneath your outfit, right? How is my

silent once

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

I have

end, take off enough clothing,

the same

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

shook his head. Arguing with someone

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

Merchant City

sighed, he saw Esme

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

of the corruption that threatened to

start?" Esme asked in excitement,

from starting now,

himself and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired without once clashing with the Alliance's

busy now.' Rey grinned

with the

was running a campaign against the Criminal

for their final showdown, and Rebal's side

going to do his best to help Esme and complete

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