An Extra’s POV

It didn't take Rey very long to reach the doorstep of the Royal Dungeon's compound.

He could see the tall buildings of the refineries and processing centers.

He imagined that most of these buildings had been rendered useless due to an absence of enough raw materials to process, but he didn't allow that to distract him.

'The Nation's impoverished state will soon improve once we start exploring the Dungeon.'

Right now, he just had to make sure he got a slice of the wealth before it was taken from him.

'It's been about two hours since Brutus and Lucielle left the Royal Estate to come here. I better hurry…'

Rey already knew that it was impossible for them to clear such a large supply of Monster Core within such a limited time, so there was no need to panic too much.

However, he couldn't help the bad feeling he was getting.

It felt like if he didn't hurry, he would lose everything he had worked for.

'Alright, then…'

As he slowly descended from his elevated height, he decided to go with the classic [Projection] trick with the guards.

They were all stationary and observant, but compared to his current state, they could pretty much have been sitting ducks.

The only ones he had to be worried about were Lucielle and Brutus, and those two were probably still in the Dungeon at this point.

'I'll make this quick!' Rey licked his lips and concentrated his energy.

'[Projec—]'

Before he could complete the activation of his Skill, the doors began to open from within, and two figures abruptly came out.

'W-what?!'

The duo was none other than Lucielle and Brutus, and they had disturbed expressions on their faces.

'They're done already?!' He was genuinely surprised, and for good reason.

Level had been subjugated, they would have gone

Hobgoblin civilization. They were sure to explore more, and it was inevitable that they would find

had expected the whole thing to turn

that already. I knew

if he had underestimated the capabilities of the Head Warrior and

thought that, a question flashed

off, though. Why do they

looks on both their faces were awful—almost as if they were too

should be rejoicing that they

cleared by him, but the minerals

the Magic

the Orichalcum on the

they had made it to the Seventh Floor, but if they did, they would

… All for free!

be able to train with the fodder of those Floors, but I'm sure they'd be more overjoyed about

any doubts that they could lead him and

what was with this

'Something is definitely wrong.'

Rey decided to abandon his initial plan and instead follow the

was when

can't believe all those Floors

out someone did it. However, since evidence didn't point towards

like the makings of a powerful

as Lucielle sang his

the monster part. He was by no means a

he was recognized as someone

they were brutally slaughtered

'… Eh?'

that Rey realized that

'What Hobgoblins? What NightWolves?'

a Skill, so he was sure they hadn't

they

the strange ape-like creatures. Their mutilated corpses were just. The

Monster Cores and teeth were removed too.