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.

want the Otherworlders splitting to also protect those other Nations who didn't share resources at all with the United Human Alliance despite the severity of the

summoned saviors, it was only fair

black and white, creating a gray mess. Rey couldn't fault them for making the decision—especially since it

the decisions that led up to the current moment,

Rey understood that.

the Royal Council decides to keep their word and launch another outreach attempt. Everyone will be brought to the

they had to sort out before then, though, was the consOriginal

up with them, and I'm leaving before uncovering all

he'll take care

spent together, he had learned to

all this time. I doubt he'll fail me

him a reward if

hugged his classmates who wished him a safe

Elves, eh? I'm so jealous!" Justin let out with a loud sigh

such hot babes… or so I hear,

stared at him with slight confusion. Upon staring straight at her, he

How did you end up bagging

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

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."

Rey's response, and their handshake, the heroic boy stared at Esme and stretched out his hand to her while

we got off on the wrong foot

Friend." Esme sweetly smiled as she took Clark's hand and shook it. "And… well, I'm sorry for just barging in like that.

one who was assaulted by everyone else. Still,

it was f-fine…" Suddenly, Clark began blushing hard as soon as Esme took

to the moment he was

wished him good fortune. Other than the fact

was

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

for a long distance. There's also our bond, so there's

"Still…"

allow her to come with.

begged and begged, saying

"I'll do anything! Pleaseeee!"