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.'

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

Black Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and

of this was done, the only two who remained in the

seconds of silence passed as they both just stared

Then—

know I can't take you

the silence

have your mask… and I

that, collapsing on the chair and laughing

a lot more freely with Rey, they soon got comfortable

really feel comfortable inside that thing?" Rey

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

fine. The insides are soft, so

"I see. I see."

thought it would be hot, so I decided to strip before putting it on, but

Rey heard some words that Esme spouted, he grew rigid

"W-wait, so you're—!"

Yes." She responded

"Why did you have to tell me that?

does that mean?" Esme tilted

looked a little clunky since

means 'too much

went low, almost as if she was

not long

How is my situation so

dead silent once Esme

all. Underneath his attire he had… hold

I have my

under that is what? In the end, take off enough clothing, and you get a

the

of metal. I think

sighed and shook his head. Arguing with someone

give up and focus on the important things,

Warehouses in the Merchant City pending the time the Dark

he saw

single slave or clue

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

we start?" Esme asked in excitement,

from starting now,

Esme, so they could freely search

seems everyone is busy

with the

running a campaign against

final showdown, and

going to do his best to help

but this much should be fine.' Rey