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…

as you can see, they've encircled the parts where

nothing, in a few weeks, their entire

display their spots, you can't afford to attack them to slow them down or

Ralyks asked this—practically rhetorically—Rebal nodded as

them or make any careless moves, they'll have more of an

on the part of

do not currently have the manpower to handle their forces. We'll have to enlist more forces from the

sure they've not sidesd with Scylla and your other colleagues?" The moment Ralyks asked

a conflicted expression on

skirmishes as a whole, and every single time they've stayed out of the politics and refused to

business perspective, it was the best move

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

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

neutral and simply offer their services to those

could be

reached this scale before. Am I wrong?" Ralyks

had to swallow hard as

evidence that suggests the Mercenary Gang

into a mask

Gang has taken their side, then all of this would be pointless. It might be wishful thinking, but we can only make plans like this and have hope for victory if they

and dropped it on the table, causing

of amusement echoed from behind his

that strong?"

to nod

of the Mercenary Gang—are

"How strong?"

and that if they work together, not even

any doubts about his strength, but the Nine Heads were simply

much of it is true, but I hear that they're all individually on par with the Head Warrior and the Grand Mage

his back as

contained hints

said to be thrice as strong as

that means he can easily take on both the Grand Mage

to say. The words he was uttering would make any man

Head Warrior Brutus were considered invincible by