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.'

few things regarding how the entire thing would play out—especially reactions to certain antics that Scylla could

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 in that they would be staying in pending the

this was done, the only two who remained in the Safehouse were

of silence passed as they

Then—

I can't take you seriously with that helmet on,

the silence

you have your mask… and I have

after that, collapsing on the chair and laughing like little

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

comfortable inside

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

The insides are soft, so there

"I see. I see."

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

heard some words that Esme spouted,

"W-wait, so you're—!"

the armor? Yes." She

Rey nearly screamed. "Why did you have to tell me

What does that mean?" Esme

a little clunky since she still had her helmet

'too much

Her voice trailed and went low, almost as if she was

not long after, it

How is my situation so special that you'd

fell dead silent once Esme said

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

least I have

what? In the end, take off enough clothing, and

not the same

a dense layer of metal. I think

sighed and shook his head. Arguing with someone like

focus on the important

investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City pending the time the Dark Gathering begins.

he saw Esme

slave

the corruption that threatened to devour the

in excitement, which prompted Rey to rise

us from starting

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

is busy now.'

were busy with the Royal Dungeon

running a campaign against the Criminal

for their final showdown, and Rebal's side was

for him… he was currently going to do his best to help Esme and complete

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