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.

occurring all around the both of them, Rey and Esme ended up making it to their Inn

thought he was in the clear this

until he saw the same group of six that confronted him the

and his goons? What are they after this time?' Rey wondered to himself as he slowly

how

one beating was enough, but it seems these guys never learn.' He sighed

that the group wanted to congratulate him—perhaps even

the worst and be surprised by

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

posed in such a way that the 6 Star Badge on the left side of his chest

"W-well… about that…"

looked a bit sweaty and nervous. He had lost all the confidence

sniff it—the smell of

so nervous, why would he and his people corner me where I stay?'

Sango took a

of bullying Adventurers, even if they're deserving if it, which is why I'm being mild to this guy…' His eyes trailed

also looked

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

stronger humans in H'Trae. Rey had no doubt that he was among the strongest Adventurers

mentioned a Barbarian being in Top 10 rankings, so I guess it's

Rey had tried his best to be courteous to the man

getting a bit

with the guy who's hiding behind that wall and listening in?"

wall of the tall and glamorous building that was the

the faces of Sango and his minions told Rey all he needed to know about his suspicion. The presence behind the wall was

—Perhaps a third party.

now, at least I know for sure that