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.'

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

then transport Kara, Rebal, and another replica of himself to the respectable in that they would be staying in

only two who remained in the Safehouse were himself

of silence passed as they

Then—

know I can't take you seriously

silence with

and I have

collapsing on the chair and laughing like

able to talk a lot more freely with Rey, they

feel comfortable inside that

that she couldn't complain to

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

"I see. I see."

so I decided to strip before putting it on,

moment Rey heard some words that Esme spouted,

"W-wait, so you're—!"

under the armor? Yes." She responded

screamed. "Why did you have to tell me that?

does that mean?" Esme tilted her head

clunky since she still had her helmet

means 'too much

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

long after,

your outfit, right? How is my situation so special that

silent once Esme

attire

I have my

what? In the end, take off enough clothing,

not the

a dense layer of metal. I think that's enough clothing,

shook his head. Arguing with someone like this was

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

going to be investigating the Warehouses in the Merchant City

Rey sighed, he saw

We haven't found a single slave

of the corruption that threatened to devour the United Human Alliance,

start?" Esme asked in excitement, which prompted Rey

from

underway, but Rey could easily cloak himself and Esme, so they could freely search for whatever they desired without once clashing with the

seems everyone is busy now.'

were busy with the

running a campaign against the Criminal

for their final showdown, and Rebal's

do his best to help Esme

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