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…?"

the room could even react, a warbling surge of purplish blue energy covered

warped, and they found themselves instantly transported to a

of Magic Crystals, and the high

walls, to the massive chunks that littered

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

What this place was.

Ralyks spoke up, his tone as calm as

a little shaken—probably because this

hadn't gone

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

even he could sense anything

fast is he, really?!' His

don't want to waste too much time,

caused the trio to take their gazes away from the

he did was equally

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

with sparks of orange energy

appeared a few inches from where

"UUUU…"

monsters who had dark green skin,

reflected on their naked bodies

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

the room were too

forward as he stared

These were Ogres!

I thought he was focused on powerful

which was rare, but

couldn't believe what he

abruptly when he noticed the Ogres

was when he

Monsters? But if you're not a

"Don't worry."

began to manifest out of thin air in front of the

were shovels, then

be the ones responsible for

by what he

wasn't the

their bones, to the point that their eyes nearly popped out of

before them was

a portal so they can bring out whatever they've mined for the