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." Jet's voice appeared calm despite all

Britta felt a bit disappointed to hear that even the

was expecting a different

need to

"H-huh?"

you said we can't rely on teamwork since this is

that?!" Britta couldn't believe her

weren't even sure of survival, yet this fool

bigger

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

could be driving him

we work together, Miss Brtitta… we should be able to win. But we need

thought her death was a forgone conclusion,

blink of an eye, and her face transformed into

had to listen to some newbie whom she looked down

has an A-Tier

Tier?!" Britta was

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

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

since having one

Alliance, had only one A-Tier Skill, and she was able to reach such

a guarantee that you could use it well,

the enemy while you

she's restraining them, then

harm. It takes up a lot

be the same Item that protected us

but she did her best to control her expression as

how strong he is…'

other until they eliminate us

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