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. This way, they'll

Adonis in the group, they wouldn't be able to run away or cause any

do that, then that would mean they were never

resources on, and who would

the Royal Dungeon and prepare it for your training tomorrow. In that effect, you should all gather among yourselves and

he knew his

the problem of cooperation wasn't completely solved, he

now be taking my

off and Conrad smiled

Lucielle and Brutus check the place out,

floors of

long before Conrad's time, he had heard the lower

that time had

our

in the process, and more resources would finally be available for the Alliance

materials being refined now are both of lesser quality and

a fighting chance, they had to focus their efforts on

other Dungeons, but… the situation behind those were

since the Adventurers were usually more

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

but Conrad's hands were too full

we just need to focus our efforts on these

stole one final glance at the Otherworlders

only ones who can

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and the two Strongest of the Alliance, Adonis got the attention of

he managed to relate with everyone on

engaged in what he was saying

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

money, Adonis told them they would have to

be absurd, but once they explained things to the Royal Treasurer, and told them

town, we can always

it would take another hour or so before the students

like a big deal for a lot of students, but

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

for this