An Extra’s POV

"I was watching you… Rey."

Alicia's breaths were heavy, her chest rising up and down every second as she looked at the boy she was talking to.

He was also equally tired—no, perhaps even more so.

"You just kept hacking and hacking. You didn't even show a hint of fear at all."

Of course, this was a quality she admired in Rey—the assertive nature he had underneath the seemingly plain appearance and personality he usually showed.

It was thanks to watching him constantly attack, despite the exhaustion he must have been feeling, that she was able to keep going despite feeling extremely drained.

She couldn't let up—not after seeing what Rey was doing.

And so, despite feeling lightheaded, tired, or downright sick, she kept her attacks. As a result, they were eventually able to defeat the Monster.

"T-thank you, Alicia. I just… had to do it!"

"Weren't you scared at all? I mean… you were so close to the thing."

"I… I wasn't scared." Rey said as he smiled at her.

"I knew we would win."

Alicia's face instantly morphed into that of surprise. She didn't think anyone could say such words given the situation.

All their options seemed to have vanished, and even their guardians were eviscerated. If it hadn't been for certain conditions, and the aid of Adonis' leadership, they would have all perished.

"You do realize that we could have easily been killed if we made the slightest mistake, right?"

"But we didn't." Rey responded, his smile growing even broader.

"I believe Sir Ralyks must have been very confident in our capabilities… enough to believe we could take down that thing."

Alicia's eyes widened even more upon hearing that name.

"So he… he actually…!"

Thanks to the intensity of the situation, she never really had the time or opportunity to process the bigger picture of things. But now… she was beginning to unravel everything.

"Are you saying he knew such a Monster was waiting for us here?" She blurted out, her voice so loud that it attracted the attention of everyone in the room.

everyone began

on… Sir

down here despite knowing all that?

died, you

Rey spoke up

blame Sir Ralyks. I'm sure he trusted in our

Rey mixed reactions, but someone in particular quickly gave a response as soon as the former defended the actions of their supposed

support him. You got

instantly rose as she stared

It was Justin Baker.

he shrank back in hesitation. However, that didn't mean he was

same!" He looked at every other Otherworlder in the room, probably hoping

just be

enough, Justin. We all know it was by chance, and I'm sure you wouldn't have complained if you were the one who

up, Justin

and he said he had

room as everyone decided to hear him out, despite their initial aversion to Rey and what he had

able to handle everything we would encounter down here. He must have also been referring to the

the faces of the Otherworlders, but a few of them were able to see

mean… I guess you're right." Clark murmured. "Even with all the powers it displayed, we still managed to come out

And it was thanks to combining our

have lost. But…

of them could deny

Ralyks already knew we

and incredibly dangerous. They actually thought

was exactly what

danger that prompted them to act so desperately and try their best to

situation, as well as their powerful combinations and utilization of their most effective abilities, they managed to pull

about. I believe Sir

agreements went

there was

she was upset or experiencing some kind of discomfort, due

her out, they found

*********

'Mission successful!'

took in the ambiance of the entire plane that surrounded

worked according to

cast a slight glance at Belle's sleeping state, heaving a sigh of relief upon seeing her gentle

so much bloodlust when Justin and the others were badmouthing Ralyks. What