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.

our own, Miss Britta." Jet's voice appeared calm despite

that even the haughty Adventurer

deep down, she was expecting a different

to rely on

"H-huh?"

teamwork since this is an

that?!" Britta couldn't believe her

sure of survival, yet this fool was still thinking about the

a bigger idiot

my dream…" Jet's smile seemed

be driving

should be able to win. But we need your

death was

and her face transformed into a look of readiness. She was resolved to whatever it

to listen to some newbie whom

and she has an A-Tier

Tier?!" Britta

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

A-Tier Skill, but she wasn't even sure if the last 6 Star

Skill, since having one essentially made you one of the strongest humans

Grand Mage of 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. Chief Warrior, Brutus, didn't even

could use it well, but the mere mention of Lux possessing one made Britta's turbulent heart settle a

restrain the enemy while you and I will attack them

she's restraining them, then she'll be

her from harm. It takes up a lot

same

did her best to control her expression as she watched Jet,

wonder how strong he is…' Britta found

be attacking each other until

chuckle. Then, he reached for the briefcase that he kept