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—"

investment for a potential army compared to the measly… I mean, insufficient soldiers you currently have at your disposal. Besides, I think it's important to hear what the other Otherworlders have to say regarding the

turned to the group of teenagers, a warm

you

convince the Elves to join us, right? I trust his idea." Justin was the first to speak

Following him was Belle.

"I agree!"

that they weren't going to outright abandon Rey's idea since they didn't have the firsthand knowledge of the Southern Natives like the people of H'Trae did, and they were also more affiliated with

Splitting us into multiple groups will greatly reduce our potential… especially considering how we've

by surprise, but her words were not without

the battlefield? Where's the teamwork in that?" Justin asked with a skeptical

that, but I'd argue that there is still going to be a great deal of

will die." Ater's words stopped Alicia

"...."

fell silent the moment those chilling

go down this road, more soldiers will needlessly die. Rather than sacrifice our warriors in a battle that is way above

but it was the

of countless innocents whose demise could be easily prevented." Ater's eyes were narrowed on Alicia

Divine Summon caused in the Capital… as well as how many lives were lost

her recommendation for the Otherworlders to stick together

enough, Ater." Rey's voice

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

witnessed

mumbled,

don't do

she had told him that she hadn't stopped recoiling from the consequences of her actions. He knew her plan was to simply take out