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.'

on with the plan's discussions, allowing everyone else to say a few things regarding how the

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

the only two who remained in

silence passed as they both just stared at each

Then—

you seriously

silence with a

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

giggled after that, collapsing on the chair and laughing like

talk a lot

really feel comfortable inside that

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

insides are soft, so

"I see. I see."

strip before putting it

heard some words that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

under the armor? Yes." She

you have to tell me

does that mean?" Esme tilted her head a

since she still had her

'too much

almost as if

not long after,

outfit, right? How is my situation so special

silent once

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

I have

In the end, take off

not the same

of metal. I think that's enough clothing,

his head. Arguing with someone like

focus on the important

Merchant City

he saw Esme nodding

she's excited. We haven't found a single slave

to

in excitement,

us from starting

easily cloak himself and Esme, so they could

busy now.' Rey

busy with the

Alliance was running a campaign

enemies were preparing for their final showdown,

him… he was currently going to do his best to help Esme and complete the System's Quest

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