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…

already, and as you can see, they've encircled the parts where we occupy, advancing

weeks, their entire undertaking was going to

see. And even though you have the maps that also display their spots,

rhetorically—Rebal nodded as his

have

action on the part of

have the manpower to handle their forces. We'll have to enlist more forces from the Mercenary

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

had a conflicted

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

logical and business perspective, it was the best

skirmish finally died down, they wouldn't be

lose customers, and since the winning team was already on top, they wouldn't have much

to stay neutral and simply

could be

but… none of your skirmishes have reached this scale before.

had to swallow hard as

we currently have no evidence that suggests the Mercenary

turned into

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

and dropped it on the

behind his mask as he

that strong?" He

hesitate to nod

Leaders of

"How strong?"

is said that they've all killed Dragons multiple times, and that if they work together, not even a Dragon Commander is a problem for them." As

didn't have any doubts about his strength, but

it is true, but I hear that they're all individually on

his back

voice contained hints of

leader… he is said to be thrice as

on both the

else to say. The words he was uttering would make any man tremble, yet Ralyks only found them

Warrior Brutus were