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…

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

nothing, in a few weeks, their entire undertaking was going to be

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

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

they'll have more of an incentive to rush and pull us

of action on the part of the KariBlanc Group

forces. We'll

Scylla and your other colleagues?" The moment Ralyks asked this, the

a conflicted expression

I know that is certainly a possibility, but this isn't the first time we've had skirmishes as a whole,

logical and business perspective, it was the best move to

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

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

neutral and simply offer

way, anyone could

none of your skirmishes have reached this scale before. Am

to swallow hard as

we currently have no evidence that suggests the Mercenary Gang has

into a mask of sheer anxiety

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

tea and dropped it on the table, causing

behind his mask as he

that strong?"

didn't hesitate to

of the Mercenary Gang—are all

"How strong?"

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

about his strength, but the Nine Heads were simply on

but I hear that they're all individually on par

legs and rested his back as soon as

voice contained hints of

leader… he is said to be thrice as strong as

means he can easily take on both the Grand Mage

uttering would make any man tremble, yet

Warrior Brutus were considered invincible by