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…?"

a warbling surge of purplish blue energy covered Ralyks and the

and they found themselves instantly transported to a place gleaming with crystal-like

made up of Magic Crystals, and the high ceilings

the massive chunks that littered the ground; everything was

a particular section of the expanse, and at this point it was already

What this place was.

to the 99th Floor." Ralyks spoke up, his tone

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

maybe they just hadn't

though he kept his

sense anything

fast is he, really?!' His face seemed

much time, so let us

the trio to take their gazes

he did was equally

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

bright blue light formed around Ralyks, with sparks

where he

"UUUU…"

they appeared; massive monsters who had dark green skin, muscular bodies, and

on

use Summoning Magic too?" The whispers from Adonis was the first human sound to emerge after

in the room were

forward as he stared at

These were Ogres!

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

was strange enough that he had Spatial Magic, which was rare, but adding Summoning Magic to the

what

thoughts were broken abruptly when he noticed

when he remembered

you're not

"Don't worry."

Ralyks' reassuring voice echoed, items began to manifest out of thin air

shovels, then

control. They'll be the ones responsible for mining

stunned by what he

wasn't the only

bones, to the point that their eyes

man before them

whatever they've mined for