An Extra’s POV

'Alright…'

Grandmaster Conrad felt tense as he stood before the black mahogany door before him.

Despite the late evening breeze, he could feel a bead of sweat, or two, forming on his forehead.

Still, he calmed himself and took a good look at the building.

The Guest House wasn't very large. It was a two-story building that was a bit wider than normal in order to accommodate as many rooms as possible.

The ground floor consisted of a living room, a reception area, a kitchen, and all manner of facilities that could help guests settle in.

There was also a mini-pub in one of the building extensions.

The top floor, however, consisted only of the bedrooms.

Since their guest, Ralyks, had only come for visiting purposes, Conrad already knew where he would be.

—The Reception Area.

As the Grandmaster placed his hand on the knob, after refusing a guard to do it for him, he took a deep breath.

The pure white color of the building was dulled by the encroaching darkness, but lights generated from luminous stones made sure to banish most of it.

Conrad was also certain that the interior of the building was just as illuminated as the outside—if not more.

'… I'm ready!'

Grandmaster Conrad twisted the knob and opened the door steadily.

He was greeted by the inner beauty of the building.

Despite being very small, compared to the palace and the Otherworlders' living quarters—among other structures—within the Royal Estate, it made up for it with its charm.

The chandeliers on the ceiling glowed brilliantly, and the pure white allure of the building's walls and floors complemented the entire atmosphere.

It felt serene and pure.

this way, Sir." The Head Guard interrupted Conrad's train of thought as he led him

where their

and hardened his gaze as he followed behind the

it seemed the old man was

apprehension hidden under a mask of charismatic confidence, the old man's

wonder why he hasn't picked a

thought it was obvious that Knox wasn't as…

than stressing himself with the burden of responsibility, it was better to choose one of his

of one or two who would be

he has to do is present one to us,

Council, if he chose a capable person, everyone

But first, I have to deal

the corner, and the Head Guard was already standing in front of the door that

prompt to quicken his pace, but out of regard for the

is…' Conrad regretted not asking for details from the

was running in

found himself standing before

large room, but it was more than enough to

that only Conrad, Knox, and the Head Guard were going to be the ones inside—along with Ralyks, of course—that meant there was more than enough

this time, prompting Conrad, Knox, and finally the Head Guard to

interior of the Reception Area was just as beautiful as every other part

a small chandelier on the ceiling, with pure white visuals that

and the center table that separated the two sides of the 'U' shaped Sofas

in the room was

'A-ahh…!'

saw the dark stain on the purity

came in the form of

and his crimson eyes glowed underneath

man was seated comfortably, resting his back on

move an inch when Conrad

standing appeared

even went as far

in his post as if Conrad didn't even

the movements of his glowing eyes, it would be impossible to tell if he even saw them enter or