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.

splitting to also protect those other Nations who didn't share resources at all with the United Human

it was only fair

Rey couldn't fault them for making the decision—especially since it was done

that led up to the current

Rey understood that.

launch another outreach attempt. Everyone will be brought to the loop at

first thing they had to sort out before then, though, was the consOriginal with the Nobles

and I'm leaving before uncovering all of that. But…' He stared

Ater says he'll take care

had spent together, he had learned to trust

competent all this time. I doubt he'll fail me now…' Rey thought to himself, silencing the last

reward if he wraps everything nicely before

and hugged his

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

babes… or

this, he glanced slightly at Esme, who stared at him with slight confusion. Upon staring

end

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

the Royal Council later, but… I hope you achieve what you set out to do."

"Thanks man."

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

on the

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

assaulted by everyone else. Still, she recognized how abrupt her appearance was—especially in such

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

the moment he was let go

this was happening, Belle hugged Rey and wished him good fortune. Other than the

there was Ater's

come with

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

"Still…"

somewhat reminded of Lucielle and her several failed attempts at trying to make Rey allow her to come with. She seemed to go insane when

begged, saying words

"I'll do anything! Pleaseeee!"