An Extra’s POV

Grandmaster Conrad was stunned.

Never before had he been outdone in negotiations of any kind.

When the Dragons struck all those years ago, he was the one who banded the nations together through sheer negotiations by exploiting their overarching common interests.

He always knew what people wanted, and how to give it to them without being at a disadvantage himself.

However, most of this was only possible due to a somewhat even playing field—or him possessing the advantage.

In the case of the Otherworlders, the script was mostly flipped.

They had the control.

'… And it seems they're realizing it now.'

It somehow pissed Conrad off that they had spent so many resources on these Otherworlders, yet they were so quick to abandon him and his people.

So much money, so many resources…

Even their two strongest were assigned to training them, rather than going to the war front and assisting the nation.

Then, there were expenses they were yet to incur that would go into benefiting the Otherworlders and their growth.

After they had done so much, and were willing to do even more, it felt very heartbreaking that most of these individuals would abandon them in a heartbeat.

It just… it wasn't fair.

'But who would have thought the Hero would turn the situation around?'

Conrad was relieved they had Adonis on their side. He was the strongest of the bunch, and as someone with the Hero Class, he was the perfect fit to take down their ultimate enemy.

'We just need to strengthen him enough to defeat the Dragon Emperor…'

Right now, however, Conrad had to give out another olive branch so the Otherworlders had another incentive to trust the United Human Alliance.

"We plan on letting you all explore the town freely today. No guards or entourage. Just all of you having unrestricted fun."

Conrad could hear surprised gasps from his audience, and he smiled softly.

a lot.

be able to run away

were to do that, then that would mean they were never going to fight

their resources on, and who would abandon them

it for your training tomorrow. In that effect, you should all gather

Conrad made this statement, he knew

students looked satisfied, and while the problem of cooperation wasn't completely solved, he knew a first step had

now be

waved him off and Conrad

Lucielle and Brutus check the place out, we can ensure the overall safety of our biggest

of the

heard the lower parts were also explored

that time had

make up for our lack

more resources would finally be available

running out, and the materials being refined now are both of lesser quality and quantity

fighting chance, they had to focus their

Dungeons, but…

Adventurers were usually more interested

that the Royal Council had imposed on them, they wouldn't be getting as much benefits

but Conrad's hands were

just need to focus our efforts

stole one final glance at the Otherworlders

ones who can do

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Conrad and the two Strongest of the Alliance, Adonis got the attention of everyone and addressed the students

and he managed to relate with everyone on a seemingly

of people were engaged in what he was saying

they all needed to get ready for the journey—like bags, and some money in case they had to

money, Adonis told them they would

would be absurd, but once they explained things to the Royal Treasurer, and told them of what the Grandmaster instructed, he would have no choice but to hear

if we're lost or stuck somewhere in town, we can always use it to find our way back to the Estate." Adonis had also

take another hour or so before the students could leave the

a big deal for a lot

and thought he was simply excited to explore the town, but they would be

this student's anxiety