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.

and he still had his

was a

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

Here it comes…' Rey prepared himself for whatever big news

the Royal Council has been the necessary aiding

started with this, Rey nodded…

this actually happened. It seems like everyone knew about this

corrupt members, he would still

would have reacted to the news if he heard it from Rebal's mouth

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

up the

as he legs were spread

that came out of his

"Tell me more."

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'U-unbelievable!'

thought that so much lore could be behind the

body called the Underworld Triumvirate; and

The Black Market

The Slave Union

The Mercenary Gang.

under the direct supervision of their

were the three deceased Royal

began to

the Slave

influence; practically running a monopoly on slave trade, her influence

the woman managed to convince half of the Obsidian Council to support her

southern area of

muscle for the other factions, the lady in question now had a lot of their forces

a force to be reckoned

exposition, he mentioned how the Mercenary Gang engaged in pillaging and providing security services to gain

way, they were merely leeches who sold their

glorified bandits—at least according

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

thoughts on

set this all off by accidentally causing the Dragon

way, it was

No… that wasn't right.