An Extra’s POV

"So… tell me your plan."

In the exclusive lounge that only Ralyks and the appropriate authority from KariBlanc to enter, the man of darkness sat comfortably as he spokeX

He had a teacup in his hand, sipping its contents through the tiny spatial rupture he created on his mask's surface.

It led directly into his mouth, so despite having a Mask, Ralyks had no issues with enjoying the fine beverage that was placed before him.

Before him were Rebal Blanc and a Asher—both taking on the same position they had the last time.

Rebal was seated, and Asher stood beside him, silently watching over the conversation with his hands firmly placed behind him.

Ralyks had just told them to explain their plan, so Rebal was already placing a large parchment on the center table.

It didn't take long before he began to speak.

"Things have escalated since the last time we spoke." The man began by saying.

He went on to explain what he meant by how the Black Market had been influenced greatly, and how the value of certain items had gone up while others plummeted to the ground.

The KariBlanc Group was barely above water at this point.

It was strange to think that such a monolith in the Black Market could experience a crisis as dire as this one.

"They've taken over more territory, and at the rate they're going, it won't be long until they swallow up our region."

The parchment that Rebal showed Ralyks was a map of the entire United Human Alliance—though this was a bit special from the ones that existed in mainstream libraries.

This map showed all the shady spots; including Black Markets, Warehouses, and Hideouts that all tied into the Criminal Underworld.

It was an Item exclusive to the higher-ups of the Criminal Underworld.

This was to ensure there was 'Check and Balance' within the Triumvirate. After all, if everyone had dirt on one another, either side would be too wary to make a move.

So far, it seemed to work out well.

Until now…

spots are the places they've taken over already, and as you can see, they've encircled the parts

weeks, their entire

you have the maps that also display their spots, you can't afford to attack them

Ralyks asked this—practically rhetorically—Rebal nodded as his face

attack them or make any careless moves, they'll have

than their slow and steady assault, they would see any kind of action on the part of the KariBlanc Group and any other kind of

the manpower to handle their forces. We'll

colleagues?" The moment Ralyks asked this, the face of

conflicted expression

fool. I know that is certainly a possibility, but this isn't the first time we've had skirmishes as a whole, and every single time they've stayed out of the politics

and business perspective, it was

a side and the skirmish finally died down, they wouldn't be trusted

winning team was already on top, they wouldn't have much use for the

had to stay neutral and simply offer their services to those who

could be their

have reached this scale before. Am I wrong?"

to swallow hard as he

currently have no evidence that suggests the Mercenary Gang has

this point, Rebal Blanc's face turned into a mask of sheer anxiety and

wishful thinking, but we can only make plans like this and have hope for victory

dropped it on the table, causing it to make

small sound of amusement echoed from behind

that

didn't hesitate to

Leaders of the Mercenary

"How strong?"

multiple times, and that if they work together, not even a Dragon Commander is a problem for them." As Rebal said this, his tone trembled a

doubts about his strength, but

hear that they're all individually on par with the Head Warrior and the Grand Mage

his legs and rested his back

contained hints of

to be thrice as strong as

on both the Grand Mage and Head

words he was uttering would make any

Lucielle and Head Warrior Brutus were considered invincible