An Extra’s POV

[The Next Day]

Rey and Esme stepped out of the hall of the Royal Council, both with satisfied looks on their faces.

They glanced at each other and even let out slight giggled—almost as if they were little children.

The outfit Esme wore was akin to her preferred form of dressing for a long journey. A long white cloak, lined with minimal shades of blue but more of gold this time. The long robe flowed behind her, and while it looked a little big, its comfort was unmatched.

In her right hand was a staff that slightly resembled gnarled wood. It was dark brown, growing closer to the color black. It was a gift, courtesy of Ater, who called it a prototype Mage Tool that he and the Reaper Group had been working on for some time.

Apparently, she was meant to use it for a test run during her journey with Rey. Plus, it would also serve as a form of to the Elves if they ever saw her use the staff and marveled at the power.

As for Rey, who stood right beside her, he currently wore the Symbiote Slime who was pretty much his entire outfit.

His dark cloak was lined with red and purple lines, and they matched his black hair and eyepatch.

The breeze of the late morning air was splendid, and the two felt it as they finally made it to the open field of the Royal Estate.

A group of people were waiting for them; most likely to see them off.

"Seems like your meeting with the Royal Council went well. I reckon it wasn't only the details of your journey that you discussed with them." Ater was the first to speak as he watched them approach.

He was standing among Justin, Belle, and Clark, but his initiative shone through even them.

"Yeah! Well… I just had to confirm some things first. And, well… I guess you'll be told all about it later." Rey smiled, glancing at the rest of the Otherworlders with a hint of concern.

The truth was that he wasn't sure revealing the fact that there were other Nations outside the United Human Alliance to them—especially when someone like Clark was on the team.

Even though he had managed to find out, and even understand, the details of the Nations and why they were left on their own after the Alliance was formed, he wasn't sure the others would take it the same way.

Rey's initial thoughts were correct, after all.

'The other Nations, due to political and multiple other reasons, were the ones who refused to be a part of the Alliance. And to be honest, the Royal Council holds a bit of spite towards them since they do not assist, in the slightest, in the war against the Dragons.'

As for why they didn't make these Nations known to the Otherworlders, or even public knowledge, Rey found out it was for cohesiveness—among other things.

While ethically debatable, humanity within the walls of the Alliance would fare better by believing they were the last bastion of mankind. They would strive to keep things that way, hence the resilience shown by them.

those other Nations who didn't share resources at

was only fair that they kept

for making the decision—especially since it was done by majority vote, with Conrad being the only one who wanted to reveal

with a bit of selfish interest, was rife in the decisions that led up to the current moment, but in the end

Rey understood that.

decides to keep their word and launch another outreach attempt.

then, though, was the consOriginal with the

with them, and I'm leaving before uncovering all of that. But…' He stared at Ater, who smiled

he'll take

time they had spent together, he

I doubt he'll fail me now…' Rey thought to himself, silencing the last

a reward if he

in mind, Rey stepped forward and hugged his classmates who wished him a

Land of the Elves, eh? I'm so jealous!" Justin let out with a

hot babes…

at Esme, who stared at him with slight confusion. Upon staring straight at her, he launched himself at Rey with visible tears in

end up bagging such

attempts to pounce at Rey did not work, as the latter simply shifted Zones and caused Justin to fall on the ground

wish you good fortune. I hear we'll get all the details from the Royal Council later, but… I hope you achieve what you set out to do." Clark's

"Thanks man."

their handshake, the heroic boy stared at Esme and stretched out his hand to her while wearing the same courteous

off on the wrong foot the other night. I had no idea you were Rey's…

she took Clark's hand and shook it. "And… well, I'm sorry for just barging in

assaulted by everyone

Clark began blushing hard as soon as Esme

moment he was let go by

wished him good fortune. Other than the fact

was

wish I could come with you…" He mumbled, his face

us to talk for a long distance. There's also our bond, so there's no need to

"Still…"

to come

begged and begged, saying

"I'll do anything! Pleaseeee!"