An Extra’s POV

An uncomfortable silence hung in the air.

The unnatural sight of a grown, massive man bowing to the much smaller man in darkness made the entire scenario all the more tense.

No one could afford to speak in this heavy atmosphere, and for a few seconds, they could only watch each other.

Then—

"What's the use of a bow? I hope you do not intend on convincing me with cheap emotional appeals."

As Rey said this, he felt the man's big build tremble a little.

"O-of course not!" Rebal Blanc responded, a big smile on his face.

He looked nothing like Asher, but it seemed like they both liked to smile in situations like this.

Rey took a sip out of the tea that had been placed on the table since he arrived.

The tea never got cold thanks to the Enchanted Cup that it was poured into; as such, Rey didn't need to gulp down the whole thing.

Instead, he preferred to systematically take his time.

This situation was no different.

"Hmm." After taking a small sip of the sweet liquid, he cast his gaze on the two men before him.

It seemed they were completely at his mercy.

"Sit down and get straight to the point. I prefer things being done that way."

In response to his words, the KariBlanc Boss actually obeyed very seamlessly.

'Wow! They must be really desperate…'

He decided not to comment on anything until they were done telling him whatever favor they desired of him.

'If it's something doable, then there's nothing stopping me from assisting them. From the looks on their faces, it seems like they'd be grateful for the help.'

Of course, Rey remembered his decision to stay away from the Black Market and Criminal Underworld as a whole.

still had his uses for these

relationship was a necessary

well, Sir Ralyks. I'll get straight to the

it comes…' Rey prepared himself for whatever

the Royal Council has been the necessary aiding force in the Black Market

Rey nodded… though

believe this actually happened. It seems like everyone

corrupt members, he would still be in the

the news if he

their confirmed demise following the Dragon Invasion, the Black Market—no, the Criminal

the moment he heard

arced as he legs were spread apart

came out of his mouth were

"Tell me more."

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'U-unbelievable!'

heard. He never thought that so much lore could be behind the

body called the

The Black Market

The Slave Union

The Mercenary Gang.

the direct supervision of

were the three deceased Royal

lot of changes quickly began to occur within the entire sphere hidden

Slave Trade killed the second one and took over his

running a

details, but the woman managed to convince half of the Obsidian Council

beyond the southern area of the Underworld." Rebal had

while the Mercenary Gang was a neutral party who merely provided muscle for the other factions, the

essence, she was a force to be

the course of Rebal's exposition, he mentioned how the Mercenary Gang engaged in pillaging and providing security

merely leeches who sold

bandits—at least according to

in the Criminal Underworld, and that proved detrimental to

multiple thoughts

I set this all off by accidentally causing the

it

No… that wasn't right.