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.

let's get back to topic." Adonis drew the attention of the students

we take on this mission, we can 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

emphasized this point made

Adventurers and join different Parties. Our identities as Otherworlders from the Capital will also be kept a secret. If

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

important as it was to succeed in the Conquest—to

"So, who's in?"

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

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

moment, tense silence

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

Then—

"I… I am in."

someone from behind echoed, causing

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 better myself and

and shared his resolve, there wasn't much silence

"I'll go too."

"Me too!"

"Count me in!"

should

be resting, but okay… why

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

with

managed to succinctly explain the situation, and convince everyone to follow him… these

had

a wonderful sight

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an interesting development…' Rey smiled

since he planned on getting stronger before the deployment, but he never imagined such

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

use to contact him in their possession, so he got their