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…?"

anyone in the room could even react, a warbling surge of purplish blue energy covered Ralyks and the

transported to a place gleaming with crystal-like

of Magic Crystals, and the high ceilings had loads of

the walls, to the massive chunks that littered the ground;

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

What this place was.

spoke up,

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

they just hadn't gone this

all, though he kept his gaze on Ralyks who

even he could sense anything

is he, really?!' His face

to waste too much time, so let us

the trio to take their gazes away from

he did

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

Ralyks, with sparks of orange energy

few inches from where he stood, and from their hidden

"UUUU…"

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

lights around them reflected on their

Summoning Magic too?" The whispers from Adonis was the first human sound

the room were too stunned to

as he stared at the creatures

These were Ogres!

Summoning Magic? I thought he was focused on

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

couldn't believe what he

were broken abruptly when he

when he

But if you're

"Don't worry."

items began to manifest out of thin

were shovels, then pickaxes, and

under my control. They'll be the ones responsible

stunned by what he

wasn't the only

their bones, to the point that their

man before them was

so they can bring out whatever they've mined for the day. That way, you can quickly