An Extra’s POV

'Ahh, finally! We finally got everything sorted out!'

The evening clouds had already begun appearing over the city as Rey and Esme left the Adventurers Guild building.

The wind was soft, carrying a certain chill about it to prepare the denizens of the City for the night that was fast approaching.

Rey took in the air and smiled, his mask as Jet still intact. Beside him was Esme—or rather, Lux. He would have long discarded his disguise if it was just her with him.

Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.

After all, behind him was a mob of Adventurers who were simply gawking at the two legends who were nothing short of superstars in the eyes of every single person who witnessed their grand return.

Merely judging by how they were gushing over him and Esme, Rey was certain that many were dying to get his autograph or even have a word with him.

'Some are probably wishing I was in their Party…' His thoughts trailed as he fought to hide his wry smile.

However, none of them approached him.

Perhaps they were scared of him, or maybe this was the least amount of courtesy they could offer him after his long and tiring Heroic Rank Test.

Well… not that it lasted very long, in all honesty.

'Well, I'm glad they're keeping their distance. I really have to lodge in the inn and return to the Royal Estate so I can bring everyone here.'

Rey was still pretty early, so he didn't consider himself behind schedule, but he was the type to ensure he had extra time to himself so he wasn't tardy.

'I have my reputation as Ralyks on the line, after all.'

Besides, this would be the first time in a few days since he interacted with his classmates as Ralyks. He had to make it perfect.

of them, Rey and Esme ended up making it to

was in the

the same group of

this time?' Rey wondered to himself as

judging by how their eyes were on him, it was clear who they

it seems these

possibility that the group wanted to congratulate him—perhaps even apologize

was better to expect the worst

you want?" He asked, one hand in his pocket as the other firmly gripped his

chest would be undisputedly observed by the men. He even slightly puffed out his

"W-well… about that…"

and nervous. He had lost all the confidence he displayed the

could sniff it—the smell of

so nervous, why would he and his people corner me where I stay?' He raised an eyebrow, taking

Sango took

they're deserving if

them also looked a bit on

days, but it'll officially be announced tomorrow. I don't want to draw any more

in H'Trae. Rey had no doubt that he

being in Top 10 rankings, so I guess

Rey had tried his best to be courteous to the man while also refusing

getting a

sure why you're here, but does it have something to do with the guy who's hiding behind that wall and listening in?"

tall and glamorous building that was the

needed to know about his suspicion. The presence behind the wall was faint, so he wasn't sure if the guy was Sango's subordinate, or someone

—Perhaps a third party.

for sure that they're affiliated.' He