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

was

well, Sir Ralyks. I'll get

comes…' Rey prepared himself for whatever big news

you already know, the Royal Council has been the necessary aiding force in the Black Market and

started with this, Rey nodded… though

It seems like everyone

about their corrupt members, he would

would have reacted to the

the Dragon Invasion, the Black Market—no, the Criminal Underworld—has been in an

ears perked up the moment

leaned closer, his shoulders arced as he legs were spread apart while maintaining

words that came out

"Tell me more."

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'U-unbelievable!'

heard. He never thought that so much lore

a body called the Underworld Triumvirate; and it

The Black Market

The Slave Union

The Mercenary Gang.

the direct supervision of their benefactors, who also served as their

the three

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

leaders of the Slave Trade killed the second one and took over

and influence; practically running a monopoly on

the woman managed to

over everything beyond the southern area

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

essence, she was a force to be reckoned

the Mercenary Gang engaged in pillaging and providing security

who sold their strength to

bandits—at least

Scylla was making a grand uprising in the Criminal Underworld, and that proved

had multiple thoughts on

think I set this all off by accidentally

it was his

No… that wasn't right.