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…"

and Burke

told Rey his performance

tone was low, and his voice trembled as if

he asking me that? Shouldn't he already know if he claims to be

he pulled himself together and strengthened

already know,

slight glare. His face seemed

"Yeah. I know."

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

man his own,

bored waiting for the Guildmaster, so he decided to buy time by watching Adonis

it would raise his social points as Jet if he decided to personally

will become a 6 Star Adventurer for

growing popularity of Jet and

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

let's go to the Test Center, shall we?"

with a nod,

Well, everyone except Burke.

walked away with the rest, ignoring the wide smile she constantly

her, I

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[Moments Later]

fancy name, but in actuality, the place was just an

in the same compound,

compartments, and it was designed like a maximum security prison. Considering the fact that dangerous Monsters were kept in this place for candidates to slay, it was the

with some Adamnatite alloy

largest of all; the only place that could possibly match the scale

coated, from all sides, with a special

that made the place as sturdy as any establishment could

Adventurers, and they stood at the farthest corner of the