An Extra’s POV

Tense silence filled the room.

It was clear that the natives of H'Trae heavily disliked Rey's plan, as well as his perspective on the matter at hand. Who could blame them? The experience that humanity had with the denizens of the South were far from pleasant. Besides, they already had a somewhat more preferable alternative in the form of a mutually beneficial alliance with the human nations scattered across the lands.

Yes, the might of the Giants and the Technology of the Dwarves would be far more preferable compared to their current options, but the risks associated with that were also worth considering.

The Royal Council currently didn't think they could take that chance.

"If I may offer some kind of compromise…" Ater slowly raised his hand, instantly quelling the silence in the hall.

All turned to look at his smiling demeanor, causing his grin to broaden further.

The eyes they used to look at him were less of skepticism, and more of nervous curiosity. After all, Ater was the one largely responsible for the damage control following the matter with Dagon, and also the restructure of the Capital.

He was already recognized as a brilliant individual, and it only added more accolades to Rey, since the latter was his master.

Hence, Ater's words could not be ignored.

"Why don't we send a small, elite team to offer an alliance to the Giants and Dragons—preferably Otherworlders. That way, the risk of loss is minimized, and chances of success are higher."

Unlike the humans of this world, the Otherworlders were incredibly powerful.

They were strong enough to fight Dragons—the strongest race in all of H'Trae. That meant, of course, they could hold their own against other races—Dwarves and Giants included.

"But we need the Otherworlders on the battlefie—"

a potential army compared to the measly… I mean, insufficient soldiers you currently have at

Ater turned to the group of teenagers, a warm

do you guys

it's worth the try. Rey was able to convince the Elves to join us, right? I trust his idea." Justin

Following him was Belle.

"I agree!"

a bit slow to agree, but it was clear that they weren't going to outright abandon Rey's idea since they didn't have the firsthand knowledge of

stick together. Splitting us into multiple groups will greatly reduce our potential…

by surprise, but her words were not

divided into squads on the battlefield? Where's the teamwork in that?" Justin asked with a skeptical tone, but

a great deal of teamwork—especially relating to the formation that each squad employs.

Ater's words stopped Alicia

"...."

moment those

our warriors in a battle that is way above their capacity, is it not better to

but it was

plan holds the most merit, unless… you'd prefer the deaths of countless innocents whose demise

in the room was reminded of the sheer damage that her Divine Summon caused in the

sense, her recommendation for the Otherworlders to stick

Ater." Rey's

carried caused everything in the room to tremble. He slowly turned his head and glared at Ater, silent rage evident

witnessed this, his

my words too far…" He mumbled, bowing his

do that

He knew her plan was to simply take out the Dragon Lord and herself, and the only reason she became so suicidal was because she thought he was dead and wanted to kill