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…

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

a few weeks,

And even though you have the maps that also display their spots, you can't afford to attack them to slow them down or

Ralyks asked this—practically rhetorically—Rebal nodded

make any careless moves, they'll have

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

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

sidesd with Scylla and your other colleagues?" The moment Ralyks

a conflicted expression on

skirmishes as a whole,

a logical and business perspective, it was

died

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

neutral and simply offer their services to those who desired

way, anyone could be their

reached this scale before. Am I wrong?" Ralyks

to swallow

right. But, we currently have no evidence that suggests the Mercenary

face turned into a mask of sheer anxiety

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 stay out

finished sipping his tea and dropped it on the table, causing it to make a

amusement echoed from behind his mask

they that strong?"

to nod his

Leaders of the

"How strong?"

work together, not even a Dragon Commander

didn't have any doubts about his strength, but the Nine Heads were simply on

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

legs and rested his back as soon as this

voice contained hints of

be thrice as strong as

he can easily take on both the Grand Mage and

words he was uttering would make any man tremble, yet Ralyks

Warrior Brutus were considered invincible