An Extra’s POV

Chapter 704

[Moments Later]

"I… really don't feel any different."

Justin and Ater stood face to face in the vast hall that was the Grand Calamity Class Dungeon. Indeed, just as he said, the former didn't look any different from how he always was.

He still had his handsome face, dirty brown hair, and overall tall and lean build.

He seemed the same.

"Adrien will try to make contact with you soon, so you're going to forget a lot of what happened here until the due time." Completely ignoring all of Justin's concerns about his body, Ater simply went straight to business.

"You will be loyal to Adrien for the time being, until I am ready to use you for certain plans I have…"

"But—"

"If you're wondering how Adrien won't notice that you aren't tethered to him, it's because when I surgically severed your connection to that Soul, I copied a portion of it and linked it to Adrien's copy. In essence, he still thinks you are linked."

"H-how can you do all of these things…?" Justin wondered aloud, staring at Ater with sheer stupefaction.

"That is not for you to know. Your limits will never allow you to attain that height."

Upon hearing those words, Justin's face sank deeper. It almost felt like he was stomped on, but with words.

"Don't be so downcast. You should be grateful for your lot and be content with it. That is what Nature has determined for you. Seeking any more would be venturing deeply into greed?"

such

those who cannot possibly attain anything greater… greed is useless. It leads to hollow hubris that tends to drive men

"... Eh?"

are and allow yourself to indulge in the desires afforded to you. Chase after your purpose and do not seek out a wider ocean outside your pool. That is the best way you can find happiness." Ater smiled at

I should know my

You really are quite

reason, despite hearing demeaning words in the most brutal of ways, Justin felt a certain kind of relief wash over him.

very mean with your

removing his hand from

"Me too."

the two of them as they simply stared at each

grand scheme

responded, he walked away from the young

him, as well as Justin, as the world around them seemed to change and

"That is a surprise."

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

ground echoed softly as Ater walked within a hallway, both hands in his pockets as

mind—about his new pawn, his plan's progression,

just as the steps he made as he approached

all that's left is the

entered

already knew who they were, so he merely smiled as

girl who sat at the center of the huge sofa grinned as she looked at

clearly seeing something that wasn't

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