An Extra’s POV

A battlefield is chaos.

It is a wide layout of destruction. And as such, it requires capable soldiers spread out in the canvas of carnage in order for it to be called a battle.

Different brigades are led by competent leaders, and they handle various battle positions while properly sticking to the established formation.

Every role is important, and is required to remain firm—from the vanguard, to the flanks, to rear defenses and support—else, failure is certain.

That is the nature of war.

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"We won't be together? For real?" Justin's voice echoed among the students as he raised his brows and voice in shock.

"You didn't know that? I figured it out pretty early."

Eric sighed as he flexed his glasses. To him, all of this was just common sense. Anyone could see why the Otherworlders couldn't just be one elite force when the front lines had various areas that required attention.

Plus, Otherworlders weren't invincible as well.

The Dragons were a lot, and they were just nine. In order to win, just like they learned in the Dungeon, they required a functional strategy.

"Ehh? You already knew, Eric?" Justin asked with widened eyes.

"Yeah. It was obvious."

"I sort of figured it out too."

"Yeah… me too."

It turned out most of the Otherworlders had at least an inkling of suspicion about the nature of their dispatchment. This had to be because they thought very critically about the battlefield and what they would be doing there.

And , well, thinking wasn't Justin's strongest suit.

of the students back to himself, and he folded his arms

use the last days preparing for the battlefield rather than just having fun and getting rusty. I understand the temptation to take a break, especially after all we've been through. I also understand if anyone wants to remain in

point made it

Our identities as Otherworlders from the Capital will also be kept a secret. If some found

past. In fact, it was safe to say that most still clung to it, and would never respect any

was of utmost pertinence—as important as it was to succeed in

"So, who's in?"

Otherworlders looked at each other, one by one, trying to

could still go for the mission. In the same vein, everyone could choose

a moment, tense silence

students seemed to be waiting for something—or at least, someone—to break the inevitable

Then—

"I… I am in."

behind echoed, causing everyone to look in his

It was Rey Skylar.

will gain in the Conquest will be lost to me if I don't go. To better myself

gave his reasons and shared his resolve, there

"I'll go too."

"Me too!"

"Count me in!"

This should

be resting, but

Otherworlders accepted. Alicia, Belle, Billy, Justin, Eric, Clark, Trisha, Adonis, and Rey; all

Vida watched this sight with even more relief

the situation, and convince everyone to follow him… these two adults couldn't help

had

a wonderful sight to

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development…' Rey smiled

visiting the Adventurer City one way or the other during the break since he planned on getting stronger before the deployment,

first time he was hearing the news. That would be moments ago, when Adonis and the Royal Council called for

could use to contact him in their possession, so he got their call and