An Extra’s POV

~VWUUSH~

A swirling blue portal, like a vortex imprinted in midair, appeared a short distance from the Southern Gate of the Adventurer City.

For a moment, it merely stood still, merely illuminating the night with its bright hue and causing the air around it to tremble.

Then, silhouettes began to emerge from within it.

Nine humans, along with a rabbit, marched out of the spatial rift. There was purpose in their aura, and their footsteps interrupted the silence that filled the barren path.

Once they all came out, the warbling space collapsed on itself and vanished from sight.

In no time at all, the darkened path returned to the way it was, save for the ten strangers that now stood there.

"I can't believe Sir Ralyks just dropped us off without even bothering to show us around." The first to speak was, of course, Justin Blake.

His face dragged around as he complained, pointing towards the entrance of the city that stood at least a hundred meters away from them.

"The least he could do was transport us straight to the entrance."

Everyone ignored Justin's complaints. They knew the true reason why he was complaining, and that was because Ralyks didn't respond to any of his jokes.

Even when he was being serious, he was treated coldly.

Of course, the same applied to everyone, but it seemed Justin took it personally.

The only one who reacted as strongly as he did—perhaps a bit more extreme—was Belle Vanitas.

you so cold to me?" Her muffled whispers quietly echoed in the night. "Even

Everyone ignored her too.

been sobbing like this for a while now, and since she showed no signs of stopping anytime soon—despite the initial attempts to pacify her—they

shot her concerned looks, but most just paid

did previously mention that he was going to be investigating some matters." Adonis had to speak up and address everyone, even though he

let us all

Otherworlders were aware of this, but the real reason 'Ralyks' didn't speak to them was because he was a mere duplicate hurriedly charged with bringing the students to the Adventurers City after

about the Adventurers City, as well

with the task, the clone transported them to the city and

was busy, I feel like he should have at least lodged us somewhere." Alicia spoke up, her tone

gets it!" Justin yelled out, though he was ignored yet

to just drop us off in

preplanned tone. "It's pretty late. It's not safe

rephrased everything Alicia complained about, yet somehow managing to make it

Alicia slightly slapped her palm on her face

completely missed

world, Rey, Alicia. Sir Ralyks was generous enough to save us days of travel by transporting us here despite his busy

focus on the mission

none of them realized just how wrong they were in their

could blame

inn, was because the man behind the mask didn't want his face to be seen in

would be exposed as a fraud once the Otherworlders noticed that no one was

by claiming to be in disguise, Rey didn't want to take the risk of drawing attention to Ralyks—especially when he wasn't in full control

he was still unsure if Adrien was pulling the strings

from the

safety of his plan, it was