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…?"

react, a warbling surge of purplish blue energy covered

and they found themselves instantly transported to a place gleaming with

up of Magic Crystals, and the high ceilings had loads of them hanging

massive chunks that littered the ground; everything

Monster Cores also 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

two Royal Council Members appeared a little shaken—probably

just hadn't gone

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

even he could sense

he, really?!' His

much time, so let us

their gazes away from the distractions and focus on

next thing he did

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

bright blue light formed around Ralyks, with

Magic Circles appeared a few inches from where he stood, and from

"UUUU…"

monsters who had dark green skin, muscular bodies, and bald

reflected on

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

the room were too stunned

as he stared at

These were Ogres!

high-level Summoning Magic? I

which was rare, but adding Summoning

believe what

thoughts were broken abruptly when he noticed the

when

Monsters? But if you're not

"Don't worry."

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

shovels, then pickaxes, and

already under my control. They'll be the ones responsible for

was stunned by what he was

wasn't the only

and Vida were shocked to their bones, to the point

man before

out whatever they've mined for the day. That