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.'

with the plan's discussions, allowing everyone else to say a few things regarding how the entire thing would play out—especially reactions to certain antics that

to first of all transport Asher to the KariBlanc Store in the Capital's Black Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and another

two who remained

as they both just stared at each

Then—

I can't take you seriously with that

silence with

you have your mask… and I have mine."

after that, collapsing on the chair and laughing like

gone, and Esme able to talk a lot more freely with Rey, they soon got comfortable being

comfortable inside that thing?" Rey

to them

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

"I see. I see."

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

Rey heard some words that Esme spouted, he grew rigid

"W-wait, so you're—!"

armor? Yes."

"Why did you have to tell me

What does that mean?" Esme

since

'too much

trailed and went low, almost as if she

long after,

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

silent once

his attire he had… hold on, he had something

least I have my

the end, take off enough clothing,

not the

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

sighed and shook his head. Arguing with someone like this was

and focus on the important things, else

Warehouses in the Merchant City pending the time the Dark

sighed, he saw

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

threatened to devour the United Human Alliance,

in excitement, which prompted Rey to rise to his

us from starting now,

and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired without once clashing with

seems everyone is busy now.' Rey grinned with

with

a campaign against

their final showdown,

was currently going to do his best to help Esme

to [Replicate], but this much should be fine.' Rey thought to