An Extra’s POV

Screams of horror filled the air.

Death and destruction surrounded a young maiden as she tightly clung to something wrapped in a piece of clothing.

Her dark green hair and brown eyes sauntered back and forth as she was escorted to safety by her three guards—previously four.

As she ran through the compound, ignoring the burning mansion behind her, or the terror-filled night that seemed to be collapsing on her, her heart raced.

'Father and Mother are dead…' Tears fell from her eyes as she kept moving her legs.

The darkness of the night made it appear as though she was being constantly watched, but she could not stop moving.

'T-this… this is all too awful!' She wanted to scream and cry, but she could not.

She squeezed the package she held very close to her ample bosom, and her mature body jiggled with every swift step she took.

The name of this young maiden was Kara Verte—daughter of the Verte Councilor of the Obsidian Council.

Her family had been one of the first original founders of the Council, so it would count as a surprise to see them in such a desperate state.

But Kara knew why.

Her father had told it to her already—right before sending her off with the Four Cardinal Knights of the Verte Estate.

Compared to the other Obsidian Council Groups, the Verte Estate was practically known to be a Crime Family.

It was common knowledge.

But, there was a reason the Royal Council did not make a move on them—besides the power and influence they wielded.

It was because of their cooperation and desire for balance.

They still paid levies to the Royal Council and even sometimes acted as informants for them.

In essence, they worked at both ends.

enough at this point. Despite all the Verte Family had done to stay afloat, the darkness of the

they found themselves sinking

"Huff… huff…"

encouraging her

was nearing her limits, being the mere human that

were not her

Instead, it was business.

parents had put her in charge of

of marriage, since she was long overdue, but

mother, father…' She sniffed,

would have at least made you happy with a grandchild before

was too late

could only run with her guards, hoping

going?!" A loud voice echoed in front of them, and someone instantly appeared

leader of the carnage caused Kara

fear caught up to her, causing her

get trampled on the

Voices rang in the air as her blurry vision

for her, their heads were sent flying, and blood sprayed

by the hot blood of those

were all decapitated right in front

of her glasses—which was now somewhere on the

already knew what

softly echoed out as her

thing she could do was hold on to the thing

"Haha! Weaklings—all of them!"

served as the Verte Family's

were all incredibly strong, each with a weapon that they were experts in, and unmatched by anyone

to the attackers—or, at least the one who led the charge—he found

caught a glimpse of him moments before—when one

large scar—like a claw mark—implanted on his face, with narrow eyes like that of a sick

had wavy gray hair, and he looked middle-aged. Despite his body appearing very fragile due to his old age, his intimidating presence made anyone who saw him know he was

the Nine Heads of Destruction within