An Extra’s POV

"Understood."

Once the Royal Council made their intentions clear from the start, everything else flowed seamlessly.

Ralyks began the briefing as curtly as he could, and everyone fell silent and listened.

"I spent the last few days exploring the Dungeon in order to understand what path to take and how long the entire Raid will last."

The curious eyes of his audience were enough to do the asking for them.

"It'll take several weeks. Probably two to three months."

Taking into account the time needed for rest, journeying, and the overall clearing of the Floors—including mining—it would take approximately three months.

"Of course, that period could dwindle or increase, depending on how capable the team I'm leading is. I have no doubt they'll be formidable, though, considering the fact that they held their own against a Dragon Commander."

The Royal Council Members and Adonis gave Ralyks their smiles, but it was still obvious that they had some troubled thoughts.

"It seems there is an issue. You can mention what it is."

"N-no, it's not really an issue that has to do with your plan or anything. It's just…" Conrad retorted quickly.

His flustered expression made it obvious that he genuinely did not want to offend their benefactor.

"We need the resources in the 99th Floor as soon as possible." In Conrad's place, Vida sharply spoke up.

Unlike him, she showed no sign of nervousness.

Instead, her face only showed worry.

"We're running out of our last reserves, and the resources in that Floor are our lifesavers. Without them… things could get really bad for us."

After she said this, there was silence.

Everyone had their eyes on Ralyks, probably hoping for a solution from him.

Thankfully, he did not fail to deliver.

"That is a simple matter. I can help you directly obtain the resources from the 99th Floor."

"Really? You would do that for us?" Conrad's eyes beamed shamelessly, as if he wasn't already expecting something from the Dark Adventurer.

It was no use trying to act surprised at this point.

"Yes. Perhaps we should go to the site for a demonstration."

"Demonstra…?"

warbling surge of purplish blue energy covered Ralyks and the three seated

instantly transported to a place gleaming with

Crystals, and the high ceilings had loads of them hanging

chunks that

Monster Cores also filled a particular section of the expanse, and at

What this place was.

Floor." Ralyks spoke up, his

Royal Council Members appeared a little shaken—probably because this was their first time in

just hadn't gone this

it all, though he kept his gaze on Ralyks who surprised him

could sense anything before

really?!' His face

much time, so let us begin

trio to take their gazes away from

thing he did was equally

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

with sparks of orange energy dancing

Circles appeared a few inches from where he

"UUUU…"

heavy breaths as they appeared; massive monsters who had dark green skin, muscular bodies,

around them reflected on

from Adonis was the first human sound to emerge after the beasts

the room were too

stepped forward as he stared

These were Ogres!

he use high-level Summoning Magic? I thought he was focused on powerful

was rare, but adding Summoning Magic to the mix was just too

believe what

when he noticed the Ogres

was when he

Monsters? But if you're not a Tamer,

"Don't worry."

manifest out

shovels, then pickaxes, and

control. They'll be the

was stunned by

the

shocked to their bones, to the point that their eyes nearly

before

systematically open a portal so they can bring out whatever they've mined for the day. That way, you can quickly begin