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.

you. Besides, since our relationship runs deep, there's

found his heart lighting up as soon

does he actually mean it?' Rebal knew he would never

he did the reasonable thing and chose not to doubt the only chance they had at

correct. Thank you,

time, Rebal did not

plan that involves me in it. 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

like music to Rebal's

"U-understood!"

few days after

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

rewards… those can be discussed later. Once the

that absolutely

the KariBlanc Group was barely floating, this wasn't the time

a reward now, I'd probably give

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

his face, reflecting the current state of his

donned. He honestly looked like a demon, with his crimson eyes and

Rebal felt relieved that the deal was sealed… even it appeared to

be taking

distortion of space surrounded Ralyks, and just as he dislodged his hand from the

trance of his presence was

"Haaa… Haaa…!"

to let out heavy breaths as soon as the man

falling down his

He and Asher hugged, the latter squeaking a little thanks to being squeezed by

out! Time

up as if the boy

thirties being carried

However, Rebal didn't care.

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

interfere with the

thirty-or-so year old man began to fade away under the grasp of

being cleared, and a soft whooshing sound of wind enveloped the man known as Aldred

was displayed was his gray hair and sparkling green eyes.

he looked more attractive than his previous form—or perhaps 'cuter' was the