An Extra’s POV

'Why is Adonis pretending to be a fan? Was this part of the plan?'

Rey felt confused as he stared at the flustered expression of the Hero who stiffly stood before him.

'He's really good at acting, though. I feel so much respect and intimidation coming from that stare of his.'

It was nearly convincing to Rey, in all honesty.

All of this was a surprise to him. He only came to the Guild with Esme since they were told to come for their official recognition ceremony.

It was going to be hosted from the Guild and broadcast to the entire city.

Rey personally felt like all of it was unnecessary, since pretty much everyone already knew who Jet and Lux were, but he also understood how big of a deal it was for two new Heroic Rank Adventurers to pop out of nowhere.

… Especially with the emergence of the Grand Calamity Dungeon.

'I even heard some people trying to draw connections between our arrival and the Dungeon's appearance… as if that even makes sense.'

Their actions also made him feel ridiculous for suspecting Adrien being behind the Dungeon's appearance.

Paranoia was indeed a deadly thing.

'After studying a bit more about Dungeons to refresh my memory, I no longer think he made this one appear.' Rey laughed at himself.

He still suspected that Adrien was lurking around somewhere, though.

He just didn't know where and why.

"I'm flattered, but I really am not worth idolizing…" Rey spoke up, gazing into the distance as if he was speaking deep words.

"At least, not until I fulfill my dreams…"

whispers echoing within the room, Britta and Burke both nodded

his performance was

as if he was under some kind of pressure. "What is

Why is he asking me that? Shouldn't he already know

pulled himself together and strengthened his persona

already know,

silence, Adonis made a slight glare. His face

"Yeah. I know."

nodded. He still wasn't sure why Adonis decided to act like this, but he didn't plan

every man his

decision to come watch the exhibition, Rey was simply bored waiting for the Guildmaster, so

his social points as Jet if he decided

will become a 6 Star Adventurer for sure. All of this

popularity of Jet and Lux. If that was the case, then Rey didn't want to get in the

do my best to prop you up, don't worry!' He gave

go to the Test

a nod, everyone

Well, everyone except Burke.

get promoted or something?' Rey's thoughts trailed as he walked away with the rest, ignoring the wide smile she constantly gave

her, I

**********

[Moments Later]

sounded like a fancy name, but in actuality, the place

existed in the same compound, at the

that dangerous Monsters were kept in this place for candidates to slay, it was the least they

walls, ceiling—literally everything—was reinforced with Orichalcum, with some Adamnatite alloy lacing some more dangerous and

the largest of all; the only place

all sides,

place as sturdy as any establishment could

they stood at the farthest corner of the room as they watched Adonis prepare