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.'

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

in the Capital's Black Market, then transport Kara, Rebal, and another replica of himself to the respectable in that they would

only two who

of silence passed as they

Then—

you seriously with that helmet

the silence with

your mask… and I have mine." Esme smugly

on the chair

a lot more freely with Rey, they soon

really feel comfortable inside

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

it's fine. The insides are soft,

"I see. I see."

so I decided to strip before putting it on, but it had some

that Esme

"W-wait, so you're—!"

Yes." She responded pretty

you have to tell

What does that mean?" Esme tilted her head a

clunky since she

'too

voice trailed and went low, almost as if

long

outfit, right? How is my situation so

fell dead silent once Esme

attire he had… hold on,

I have

end, take off enough clothing, and you get

the

of metal.

Arguing with someone

had to give up and focus on the important things,

be investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City

Rey sighed, he saw

slave or clue in any of the Warehouses

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

in excitement, which prompted

stopping us from

himself and Esme, so they could

busy now.' Rey

were busy with the Royal Dungeon

was running a

final showdown, and Rebal's

he was currently going to do his best to help Esme and complete the

fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened