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

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 time of

was done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse

few seconds of silence passed as they both just stared at

Then—

know I can't take you seriously

the silence with a

your mask… and I have

collapsing on the chair and laughing

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

feel comfortable inside that thing?" Rey asked

to them even if she felt some kind of

are soft, so there isn't

"I see. I see."

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

that Esme spouted,

"W-wait, so you're—!"

under the armor? Yes."

screamed. "Why did you have

mean?" Esme tilted her head

a little clunky since she still had her

means 'too

almost

not long after, it

right? How is my situation so special that you'd freak

fell dead silent once Esme said

Underneath his attire he had… hold on, he

I have

the end, take off enough clothing, and

the same

literally wearing a dense layer of metal.

Arguing with someone like this

had to give up and focus on the important things, else he would waste more time on the

the Merchant City pending the time the Dark Gathering begins. I hope you're

Rey sighed, he saw Esme nodding

haven't found a single slave or clue in any of the Warehouses

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

start?" Esme asked in excitement,

us from

could easily cloak himself and Esme, so they could freely search for

everyone is busy now.' Rey grinned

busy with the Royal Dungeon

a campaign against

final showdown, and

him… he was currently going to do his best to

to [Replicate], but this much should be fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened a