An Extra’s POV

The Dark Gathering was a compulsory symposium that could only be initiated by a consensus by two-third of the parties involved.

In essence, of the Triumvirate's body—the Slave Union, the Mercenary Gang, and the Obsidian Council—two had to arrive at a unanimous consensus for initiation.

Also, the last party had to have at least half of the members agreeing in favor of the meeting.

Once all of these conditions had been fulfilled, all parties involved had to meet up—without any room for exception or excuses.

Refusal to participate would result in the death of the Head of the deviant group and their seed.

These were the rules of the Dark Gathering.

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"Hmm…."

As Rey listened to the explanation given by Rebal, he couldn't help but feel a tight feeling in his chest.

'These guys are too hardcore!' His thoughts echoed within himself.

"Based on the rules, it's very difficult to even establish a Dark Gathering, and it has been quite a few years since the last time we met like that."

Rebal's face turned grave as he explained further—especially on how the Triumvirate enforced non conformity to the rules.

"It's a curse. Curse Magic. There's a certain Enchanted Item that grants curses, or more like binding vows, on targets based on certain conditions." He said solemnly.

The older man turned to his right and left, looking at Asher and Kara.

"The Curse passes on to the seed of the target as well, so these two aren't safe from the punishment if I disobey the rules."

Rey could understand things a lot better now.

'He really has no other choice, huh? I don't have any Skill that counteracts Curses, so I can't do anything about it.'

Even with [Appraisal], he couldn't see any signs of curses on any of them.

'Since Rebal is sure about it, though, I suppose it has to be true.' He shrugged internally

"It seems we'll have to tweak our plans a little, then. How long is it before the Dark Gathering?" Rey asked calmly.

"Four days."

guess they really don't want to give us any time to prepare.' His thoughts

met this Scylla lady,

what you told me, it's safe to assume that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang

Rebal responded to the

they need half of the Obsidian Council to agree

"Indeed."

smile tugging on his lips

eliminate one or two of the Obsidian Councilors? That way, the Dark Gathering

surprised expressions on the faces of the audience, but

it would remain

can just disagree

way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey

'E-eh…?!'

despite trying his hardest so he wouldn't embarrass himself with ignorant words, he ended up doing

way

There's no way to reverse it. Besides, Kara hasn't been formally recognized as a Head. She's just a provisional one, so

explaining, Rey realized just how cornered the KariBlanc Group really

Fernand to disrupt the Mercenary Gang's unanimity if the situation called for it,

was all too

would just hang up on Fernand and eliminate him

died

must also be due to the Curse Magic. I should try to figure out what

was a situation that required his

deal with

an unavoidable setup, then

have no choice but to attend the Dark

on Rebal's face soured as he

"Indeed."

and Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat

couldn't help but widen

to conclude everything,

everyone looked at

be there. At least, all the

Rebal applied to everyone else, then he expected

moment to strike

attacks on

Vida and Conrad told me about their plans on the Underworld, they plan on launching a large-scale sweep on