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.

of that was good enough at this point. Despite all the Verte Family had done to stay afloat, the darkness of the world was too much for them to

now… they found themselves

"Huff… huff…"

Cardinal Knights were encouraging her to do so, she could feel her

limits, being the mere human that

not her field of expertise at

Instead, it was business.

age, her parents had put her in charge

marriage, since she was long

wish I listened to you, mother, father…' She sniffed, her

you happy with a grandchild before

too late

with her guards, hoping none of them

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

of the leader of the

to her,

get trampled on

the air as her blurry vision picked up the three

their heads were sent flying,

the hot blood of those she saw

right in

glasses—which was now somewhere on the floor—Kara couldn't

she already knew

Her whimper softly echoed out as her body

do was hold on

"Haha! Weaklings—all of them!"

were Four Cardinal Knights that served as the Verte Family's

each with a weapon that they were experts in, and unmatched by

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

the man now, but she had caught a glimpse of him moments before—when one of the Cardinal Knights offered to

his face,

his body appearing very fragile due to his old age, his intimidating presence made

Nine Heads of