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…?"

surge of purplish

warped, and they found themselves instantly transported to

was made up of Magic Crystals, and the

the walls, to the massive chunks that littered the

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

What this place was.

99th Floor." Ralyks spoke up, his tone as calm

shaken—probably because this was their first

maybe they just hadn't gone this deep

though he kept his gaze

he could sense

is he, really?!' His face

much time,

caused the trio to take their gazes away from the distractions

he did

"[Greater Summoning Magic]."

formed around Ralyks, with sparks

appeared a few inches from where

"UUUU…"

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

reflected on their naked bodies as they

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

two in the room were too stunned to

stepped forward as he stared at

These were Ogres!

use high-level Summoning Magic? I thought he

he had Spatial Magic, which was rare, but

believe what

when he noticed the Ogres

when he

summoning Monsters? But if you're not a Tamer,

"Don't worry."

began to manifest out of thin air in front of the

shovels, then

already under my control. They'll be

stunned by what

wasn't the only

the point that their eyes nearly popped out

man before them

bring out whatever they've mined