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.

subjugated, they would have gone

they wouldn't be surprised about the Hobgoblin civilization. They were sure to explore

had expected the

already. I knew they'd be fast, but

if he had underestimated the capabilities of the Head Warrior

soon as he thought that,

is off, though. Why do they look so

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

opposite? They should be rejoicing

by him, but the minerals there were still going to

Especially the

Orichalcum on the Sixth Floor, and

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

… All for free!

mean, sure, they'd be disappointed that we won't be able to train with the fodder of those Floors, but I'm sure they'd be more overjoyed about what they

were so capable, Rey didn't have any doubts that they could lead him and

what was with this

'Something is definitely wrong.'

from the gates, Rey decided to abandon

was when he heard

believe all those Floors were

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

the makings of a powerful Monster. Nothing

himself as

He was

was recognized

and Darkwolves are certainly not the strongest, but the way they were brutally slaughtered can only

'… Eh?'

Rey realized that

'What Hobgoblins? What NightWolves?'

heightened thanks to a Skill, so he was sure they hadn't detected him and he heard them

did they

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

Cores and teeth were removed too. It's clearly an intelligent