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 that Scylla

it all, Rey deemed 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 they would be staying in pending the

this was done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse were

few seconds of silence passed as they

Then—

I can't take you seriously

the silence

your mask… and I have mine." Esme

both giggled after that, collapsing on the

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

comfortable inside

suspect that she couldn't complain to them even if she felt

it's fine. The insides are soft, so there isn't

"I see. I see."

decided to strip before putting it on, but it had

moment Rey heard some words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

armor? Yes." She

"Why did you have to

that mean?" Esme

a little clunky since she still had her helmet

'too

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

not long

naked underneath your outfit, right? How is my situation so special that you'd freak out

fell dead silent once Esme said

Underneath his attire he

I have

what? In the end, take off enough clothing, and you

the

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

his head. Arguing with someone

and focus on the important

we're going to be investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City pending the time the Dark Gathering begins.

Rey sighed, he

slave

Merchant City was the heart of the corruption that threatened to devour the United Human Alliance, chances

asked in excitement, which prompted Rey to

stopping us from starting

and Esme, so they

is busy now.' Rey

were busy with the

a campaign against the

preparing for their final showdown, and Rebal's side

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

be fine.' Rey thought