An Extra’s POV

Awkward silence.

As the three-way deadlock remained at a standstill, the atmosphere grew more tense with every passing second.

Guildmaster Noah, looking more like a child than an actual leader, kept fidgeting as he alternated glances between Rey and Trisha.

As for the two, they stared at each other without saying a word.

"Me? Strong? Please don't joke."

"I'm not joking. I enjoyed my fight with you." Rey raised his hand towards Trisha. "It was enjoyable."

Perhaps it was because he had the Martial Arts Supremacy Skill, but despite being able to see and easily react to Trisha's moves, he could still admire her skills.

No, maybe it was because he could see everything that he had a better appreciation for her prowess.

"You really impressed me."

"Whatever." Trisha scoffed, slowly walking away from Rey as she moved towards the entrance--which also served as the exit.

"The world needs the Otherworlders, so I have no choice but to grow stronger. As powerful as you are, I don't think it's wise to leave the safety of humanity in your hands alone."

She walked past Noah and nodded slightly, muttering "Guildmaster," before walking out of the room.

"Also... I enjoyed my fight with you too."

Those were her last words before she left the room for Rey and Noah, taking most of the tension away with her as she departed.

**************

"Haaa...!"

Moments passed after Trisha left the room before both Rey and Noah finally released the breaths they had been holding for some time.

While it was true that Rey was stronger, and Noah had more influence, both of them still felt tense around the fierce tomboy that was Trisha. Maybe it was just the way she spoke or reacted, but they waited a few seconds before saying anything--even after she left.

Then, after what felt like an eternity, Noah finally broke the silence.

"Damn man... you really pissed her off. I wonder why..." The smaller boy made a sly grin, looking at Rey with knowing eyes.

"Shut up, Noah. You know why."

"Of course! Haha! I guess with the cat out of the bag, things are also quite tense back in the Royal Estate."

this. He shook his head

really. In fact, most of

them weren't your friends, so

a little, but he quickly dissolved it all and returned his

obviously noticing the change, but he said nothing more on the

fact, he said nothing

found a way back to Earth." He laughed, having his seat

He didn't look angry, neither was he hurt. He truly seemed happy to see

a way back. But if I did, would you really

not quite sure anymore." Noah

does that

days when I feel like returning, but others where I feel like this world is

nod and smile. He wholeheartedly agreed

to return, but... I can understand why some

held the most promise for him. He had his

me? I mean, I am the Guildmaster of this place, but... I guess, in a sense, I'm

way Noah phrased those words, it didn't seem like he took offense by it, or the thought of that position

seemed somewhat proud of

have an issue with the status

yourself my lackey? You've made

If not for what you did, giving me that sword and making that big speech, I don't think I would have been able

and shook his head.

wouldn't have been considered for the role. However, not only did he prove to be the strongest Adventurer in the city, but he also had a spirit of camaraderie that was evident during the Teleportation Incident of the Dungeon, and also how he stood

everything it took

strong one

my lackey, Noah." Rey smiled

a long way since they first knew each other. Noah was the first person he intentionally showed his true identity to, and while the start of their relationship

than enough reason for Rey

"You're my friend."

hint of pink appeared all over Noah's face as he looked at Rey and his genuine

as the two boys stared at each other in sacred silence for

Then—

murmured, looking away from the smooth talker. "I mean… I

chuckled and nodded.

since you disguised yourself as Jet, did you also do the same as Lux? Did you

"No. She's real."

his chest

had fallen head over heels for Lux, he would have felt completely weird if that had been Rey

"Ugh…" The boy shivered.

are taking all of this well. I remember you crying over Jet's death, and also falling for Lux." Rey murmured. "Aren't you a bit livid that I deceived you like