An Extra’s POV

Rebal Blanc's heart was racing.

As he stared at the man known as Ralyks, he felt a sensation he hadn't gotten in the longest time.

—Sheer Intimidation!

Rebal was genuinely anxious as he sat on his seat while staring at Ralyks.

After the man had deciphered his identity after just one meeting, Rebal knew he was the real deal.

'How long has he known Aldred's real name? Since the very first day too? Damnit, I messed up!'

Those were his initial thoughts when he mulled over the meaning behind Ralyks stating both their names so casually.

Now that he had calmed down, Rebal could tell that it was just a show of power.

Thankfully, Ralyks wasn't offended that they had kept Asher's identity a secret.

The reason he was currently was because he was waiting for Ralyks' answer.

Right now, the KariBlanc Group needed a miracle.

He and his son had been strategizing different routes to take in their plans, but they always ended up coming up short due to their current lack of enough resources.

If they were to turn the situation around, they needed help—a lot of it.

"Fine… I'm in."

The moment Rebal heard those words from Ralyks' lips, his heart nearly skipped a beat.

He knew he was a little emotional a short moment ago, but he couldn't help it. He had thought that it would turn the man off, but thankfully that wasn't the case.

"Thank you, Sir Ralyks." Once again, Rebal bowed.

Asher, who stood beside him, also bowed as well.

He hadn't spoken a single word since the start of the meeting, as was the customs of people of their standing.

since our relationship runs deep, there's no need to

as soon as

he just saying this, or does he actually mean it?' Rebal knew he would never have

chose not to doubt the only chance

correct. Thank you,

Rebal

Since I'll be in the equation, feel free to ask for the favors you require. As long as it's not dirty work, and it borrows my strength, then I will remain

sounded like music to

"U-understood!"

a few days after making some preparations on

slowly rose to his feet, and Rebal took this as his queue to

for rewards… those can be discussed

absolutely fair—if not downright

was barely floating, this wasn't the time

a reward now, I'd probably give him everything

I look forward to working with you, Sir Ralyks." Rebal moved closer and stretched out his hand towards

warm smile on his face, reflecting the current state

the ominously dark mask that Ralyks donned. He honestly looked like a demon, with his crimson eyes and Cale-like

even it appeared to be nothing short of a

be taking my

and just as he dislodged his hand from the man's

even a trance of his presence

"Haaa… Haaa…!"

let out heavy breaths as soon as the man

sweat were already falling down his face as he nervously

and Asher hugged, the latter squeaking a little thanks

out! Time

father didn't listen, carrying Asher up as if the boy was still

in his early thirties being carried by another who seemed

However, Rebal didn't care.

smiling intensely as he expressed genuine joy that he, his son, and his empire,

you'll interfere with the Item

was already too late for him. The current thirty-or-so year old man began to fade

whooshing sound of wind enveloped the man known as Aldred as he reverted to his

and sparkling

would say he looked more attractive than his previous