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.

parade that was occurring all around the both of them,

thought he was in the clear this

until he saw the same group

they after this time?' Rey wondered

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

enough, but it seems these guys never

wanted to congratulate him—perhaps even apologize

expect the worst

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 would be undisputedly observed by the

"W-well… about that…"

of the bunch looked a bit sweaty and nervous.

sniff it—the

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

took

to create a bad reputation of bullying Adventurers, even if they're deserving if it, which is why I'm being mild to this guy…'

them also looked a bit on

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

had

Barbarian being in Top 10 rankings, so I

tried his best to be courteous to the man while also refusing to use any overt Skills that didn't suit his

getting

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

of the tall and glamorous building that was the inn, but Rey knew someone watching him was behind

told Rey all he 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

—Perhaps a third party.

for sure that they're affiliated.' He smiled, taking one more step