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

was only fair that

and white, creating a gray mess. Rey couldn't fault them for making the decision—especially since it was done by majority vote, with Conrad being the only one who wanted to reveal

interest, was rife in the decisions that

Rey understood that.

decides to keep their word and launch another outreach attempt. Everyone will

before then, though, was the consOriginal with

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

he'll take

the time they had spent together, he had learned to trust his

time. I doubt he'll fail me now…' Rey thought to

if he wraps

that in mind, Rey stepped forward and hugged his

know the details, but the Land of the Elves, eh? I'm so jealous!" Justin

are such hot babes… or so

slight confusion. Upon staring straight at her, he launched himself at Rey with

bastard! How did you end

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

hope you achieve what you set out to do." Clark's response was smooth and mature as one

"Thanks man."

at Esme and stretched out

you good fortune as well. It seems we got off on the

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

the one who was assaulted by everyone else. Still, she recognized how

blushing hard as soon as Esme

moment he

Other than the fact that her

there was

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

me an Item that'll allow us to talk for a long distance. There's also our bond, so there's no need to

"Still…"

and her several failed attempts at trying to make Rey allow her to come with. She seemed to go insane when he announced it to the

begged and begged, saying words

"I'll do anything! Pleaseeee!"