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…

are the places they've taken over already, and as you

nothing, in a few weeks, their entire undertaking was

also display their spots, you can't afford to attack them

asked this—practically rhetorically—Rebal nodded as

we attack them or make any careless moves, they'll have more of an incentive to rush and pull us

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

forces. We'll have to

and your other colleagues?"

had a conflicted expression on his

the first time we've had skirmishes as a whole, and every single time they've stayed out of the

and business perspective, it was the best move

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

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

things out, they had to stay neutral and simply offer

anyone could

this scale before. Am I wrong?"

had to swallow hard

that suggests the Mercenary

into a mask of sheer anxiety and

taken their side, then all of this would be pointless. It might be wishful thinking, but we can only make plans like this

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

sound of amusement echoed from behind

that

didn't hesitate to

of the Mercenary Gang—are all extremely

"How strong?"

if they work together, not even a

his strength, but the Nine Heads were

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

and rested his back as soon

His voice contained

said to be thrice as strong

means he can easily take on both the Grand Mage and

didn't know what else to say. The words he was uttering would make any man tremble, yet Ralyks

Warrior Brutus