An Extra’s POV

Night soon arrived, and for most that meant turning to the comfort of their beds and venturing into the realm of sleep.

However, for one man, the night held a different meaning.

It was a call to shed his natural identity and don another one.

From an average nobody… to the most powerful man whose power was shrouded in mystery.

Thus, under the shade of the dark clouds and dull moon, the Dark Adventurer was born.

—The one known as Ralyks

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'Looks like I can finally return to the KariBlanc Group…' Rey thought, already completely outfitted as his alter-ego.

As he stood in his room, ready to open a portal to his rendezvous point with his other allies, he mulled over a few things.

'Alicia and I really took our time talking today. I guess she really is nervous about tomorrow.'

Rey had explored every nook and cranny of the place, so there really wasn't anything to be worried about.

He already knew how strong everything was, and he had designed the perfect map that would lead them down the path of the Dungeon.

'She doesn't know that, though, so I understand her nervousness.'

Rey knew he would never put her life in any kind of danger, though.

'We still haven't talked about the incident… but I think she still has some trauma from then.'

In all fairness, he also hadn't revealed the truth about him being Ralyks as well. In a way, they had their secrets that they were hiding.

That didn't in any way diminish their friendship.

'I guess we both have our reasons for keeping secrets.'

Based on everything he had seen thus far, he could clearly say that it didn't matter whether she told him about the incident or not.

They were still good friends.

has changed, and

other things

all will be.' He smiled to himself,

proficiency in both individual and team abilities

as Ralyks while I operate as Rey. I can clearly see how

that everyone was ready

too…' His grin became wider, and a swirling portal appeared in

with his hands

what's currently going on

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Tension.

opposite Rebal, Asher, and Kara, he could feel the tension oozing

definitely wrong, and the atmosphere suffered because of

denizens of the underworld, so Rey could only wonder what could be the reason behind the pale and downcast faces of the people before

though… they

has been a… ahem… a

and waited for an

after you left. It was from the Triumvirate,

raised his brow as soon as he heard the name. He was very

Gathering. Hmm…" He muttered, giving

aren't they elaborating? Do they expect me to understand it with just

from Rey's face as he

way he would say anything

was

Council, and the Mercenary Gang have to gather in the Allied Merchant City for a meeting. We are expected to show up as

that out on his own, but he simply responded with a

for the Dark Gathering is the same as every year, and this isn't the first time we'll be having it, but… as you can tell, there's a lot that is suspicious about

Rey heard that, he made

couldn't tell

It's most likely a trap, is it not?" Rey

to make a big move to eradicate the KariBlanc

during the Dark Gathering, where we'll be too powerless to do anything."

lives there, won't they? Tying

additional statement, and the expressions on both Kara and Asher's faces showed that they recognized the

worked for

a lot I don't understand, though…' Rey's thoughts trailed as

days now, they had been going all over the United Human Alliance, securing the properties

that chance to check out the Slave Warehouse along