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 as he looked

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 the Royal Estate, but… I really think this is

Adonis emphasized this point made it all the

and join different Parties. Our identities as Otherworlders from the Capital will also be kept a secret. If some found out about it, it could lead to

the past. In fact, it was safe to say that most

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

"So, who's in?"

other, one by one, trying to gauge on

chose to remain back, some could still go for the mission. In the same vein, everyone could choose to accept or reject

tense silence

for something—or at least, someone—to break

Then—

"I… I am in."

someone from behind echoed, causing everyone to look in

It was Rey Skylar.

want to be left behind. The EXP and experience everyone will gain in the Conquest will be lost to me if I don't go. To

he gave his reasons and shared his resolve, there

"I'll go too."

"Me too!"

"Count me in!"

should

be resting, but okay… why

after the other, the Otherworlders accepted. Alicia, Belle, Billy, Justin, Eric, Clark, Trisha, Adonis, and Rey; all of them unanimously agreed

with even

how Adonis always managed to succinctly explain the situation, and convince everyone to follow him… these two adults couldn't help but be

had everyone's

was a wonderful

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an interesting development…' Rey

other during the break since he

wasn't the first time he was hearing the news. That would be moments ago, when Adonis and the Royal Council called for him about a pertinent

a Communication Device that they could use to contact him in their possession, so he got their call