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.

beat them on our own, Miss Britta."

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

she was expecting

to rely

"H-huh?"

we can't rely on teamwork since this is an individual

on about that?!" Britta

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

a bigger idiot

like to pass this Test. For the sake of my dream…" Jet's smile seemed so distant that for a moment

could be driving him so

Brtitta… we should be able to win.

was a forgone

transformed into a look of

she had to listen to some newbie whom she

specialty is Wind Magic, and she has an A-Tier Skill

Britta was

all of humanity had A-Tier Skills. Even she, despite being

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

A-Tier Skill, since having one

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

Skill wasn't a guarantee that you could use it well, but the mere mention of Lux possessing one made Britta's turbulent heart settle a

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

if she's restraining them,

worry. She has a Defense Item that will protect her from harm. It takes up a lot

be the same Item that

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

strong he is…' Britta found herself

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

voice reverberated as a chuckle. Then, he reached for the briefcase that