An Extra’s POV

The claw scar that was on Fernand's face was given to him by a Dragon during the first wave of war.

Ever since then, he truly knew the meaning of powerlessness.

The despair that was imprinted into him caused a domino effect that ruined his life.

His paranoia was so strong that he lost the respect of his subordinates.

—Enough to make one of them challenge him, and win!

He was demoted, and despite his desperate requests, he was still taken to fight the Dragons on the front lines.

That hellish experience… Fernand thought he had left all of that behind when he deserted the Royal Estate and joined the Mercenary Gang.

As an Executive there, he was well respected and he could do whatever he pleased.

All his enemies were also very weak.

… Until now.

"E-eeeeek!" The old man squeaked like a rat, still unable to move as he watched his predator finally stand in front of him.

"W-what are you? A… dragon…?!"

Blood began to flow out of his eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.

Fernand felt like he was choking on his own life fluids as he struggled to breathe.

His face begged for mercy, but the emotionless response of the blank mask showed him that there was none to be given.

"Don't worry. I won't kill you."

As Fernand heard this, he felt his heart jump in relief.

"A man like you still has his uses, after all…" The words that Ralyks spoke didn't seem at all merciful.

Instead, they sounded almost sinister.

"I've been thinking of using Mind Control on one of you people in order to gain access to this entire Undertaking. I guess you'll have to do."

Fernand still didn't understand what was going on.

He couldn't comprehend the gravity of what he was to face.

"Don't worry. You won't remember any of this. At least, not in the way you currently do."

Fernand suddenly felt himself slowly falling into an endless pit of darkness.

He couldn't scream or shout.

He could only watch powerlessly as his will was stripped from him, leaving a puppet in its stead.

then… let

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guess I'm done here." Rey

ahead and could see Fernand running away, a wide grin of

of the plan, but I can't leave

Fernand and looked in the opposite direction—at the opposite

subordinates are waiting there. They must be

[Grand Inventory], saving her from whatever carnage would

four new Skills from that man. That's a

man's Status Window, Rey already knew a bit of his history and his level

Almost as strong as Brutus too…'

Warrior, huh? I wonder what would have happened if we

classmates, they would never get

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"Where's the boss?"

too long! I want

think we should

go stirring the hornet's nest!

"Aye aye!"

and they all mostly sat

they were supposed to raid the Estate together—killing everyone inside—Fernand told them all that he would handle

didn't doubt his strength, no one complained

entire property on fire and look out

allowed to make any other

"Argh…"

"I'm bored."

too. Why does Boss always do this? We

get paid! You know how many would kill for this kind

"Yeah, I know. But…"

violence, they desired that very thing. That was why they were growing very restless having not seen

they wouldn't have to wait

that?" Someone pointed at a shadowy figure who stood

deserter? Looks

not

"Time for some action!"

men casually grew their blades and sluggishly rose to their

had no idea what was

Claw]." A voice echoed from the man of the

"Eh? What's that?"

not even gonna

"Hehehe! What an idiot."

fools did not realize that they were already dead—cut down by the several

readying their

And the next…?

~SPLOOOOSH!~

of meat and bones swimming in a vast ocean

shattered into pieces, as if being

ground was no