An Extra’s POV

Brute facts of nature are immutable aspects of existence that cannot be changed.

They exist as a reminder that there are things we can't control.

Things like death, suffering, inequality, pain—they are all examples of brute facts that remain inevitable till date.

Even if concepts like gravity, space, and time can somehow be bypassed or bended to a certain degree—thanks to Skill and whatnot—the aforementioned remain essential aspects of reality that cannot change.

And so, as Britta watched the forty, or so, Monsters close in on the large clearing that her and her candidates occupied, she could see another fine example of a brute fact of nature.

"… iss Britta…"

Without a doubt, they were going to die here.

"… ey, Miss Britta, can you hear me…?"

It was a forgone conclusion. There was no way out. This… this was definitely the end.

"MISS BRITTA, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!"

Britta instantly snapped out of her thoughts as soon as a deep, loud voice called out for her.

"E-eh…?" She looked in front of her and saw the dark gentleman, Jet, holding her by both hands and shaking her until she finally responded.

Once she returned to reality, he let her go—though the aftereffects of his tight grip remained as a sensation.

"There are a total of 47 Monsters here. A few of them are hiding behind the dense walls of the trees."

"I see…" Jet's explanation did nothing to assuage her worries.

It only made her more assured of her fate.

them on our own, Miss Britta." Jet's voice appeared

a bit disappointed to hear that even the haughty Adventurer didn't have

she was expecting a different

to

"H-huh?"

teamwork since this is an individual test,

on about that?!" Britta couldn't believe her

survival, yet this fool was still thinking about the Heroic Rank

bigger idiot than

would very much like to pass this Test. For the sake of my dream…" Jet's smile seemed

could be driving him so

should be able to win. But we

previously thought her death was a forgone conclusion, found herself having

of an eye, and her face transformed

to listen to some newbie whom she looked down

has an A-Tier Skill to

Tier?!" Britta was

humanity had A-Tier Skills. Even she, despite being a Heroic Rank Adventurer, only had three

the last 6 Star had one. He most likely didn't, considering how

an A-Tier Skill, since having one essentially made you one

the Alliance, also known as the most powerful Mage of the Alliance, had only one A-Tier Skill, and she was able to reach such an incredible height.

well, but the

Magic to restrain the enemy while you and

them, then she'll be

Item that will protect her from harm. It takes up

same Item

best to control her expression as she watched Jet, who was

how strong he is…' Britta found herself

won't be attacking each other until they eliminate us first.

chuckle. Then, he reached for