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.'

regarding how the

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

only two who remained in the Safehouse

few seconds of silence passed as

Then—

I can't take you seriously with that

broke the silence

mask… and I have mine."

giggled after that, collapsing on

to talk a lot more freely with Rey, they soon

inside that

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

are soft, so there isn't much

"I see. I see."

to strip before putting

words that Esme spouted, he grew

"W-wait, so you're—!"

the armor? Yes."

nearly screamed. "Why did you have to

that mean?" Esme tilted her head a little

a little clunky since she still had

means 'too

went low, almost as if she was

not long

you're also naked underneath your outfit, right? How is my situation so special that

silent

all. Underneath his attire he

I

In the end, take off enough clothing,

the same

layer of metal. I think that's enough

his head. Arguing with someone like

and focus on the important things, else he would waste more time on the

Merchant City

Rey sighed, he saw Esme

a single slave or clue in any

that threatened to devour

do we start?" Esme asked in excitement, which prompted Rey to rise to his

from

so they could freely search for whatever they desired without once clashing with the Alliance's

is busy now.' Rey

with the Royal Dungeon

Alliance was running a campaign

were preparing for their final showdown,

going to do his best to help Esme and

should be fine.' Rey thought to himself as he opened a portal right in