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.

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

that even the haughty Adventurer didn't have

was expecting a

to rely

"H-huh?"

said we can't rely on teamwork since

on about that?!" Britta couldn't believe

yet this fool was still thinking about the

bigger idiot

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

could be driving

be able to win.

previously thought her death was a forgone conclusion,

eye, and her face transformed into a look of readiness. She was

Even if she had to listen to some newbie whom she looked down on

and she has an A-Tier

Britta

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

even sure if the last 6 Star had one. He most likely didn't, considering

rare to possess an A-Tier Skill, since having one essentially made you one of the strongest

was able to reach such an incredible height. Chief Warrior, Brutus, didn't even have any A-Tier Skill, and yet…

having a high-tier Skill wasn't a guarantee that you could use it well, but the mere mention

Wind Magic to restrain the enemy while you and I will attack them

them, then

Item that will protect her from harm. It takes up a lot

that be the same Item that protected us

her best to control her expression as she watched

wonder how strong he is…'

attacking each other until they eliminate

as a chuckle. Then, he reached for the briefcase that he kept on the