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."

give us any time to prepare.' His

lady, he was

safe to assume that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang were the ones who unanimously agreed to this Dark

Rebal responded to the question almost

Obsidian Council to

"Indeed."

tugging on his lips as

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

the audience, but Rey didn't let that deter his

it would remain only one on

we can just disagree with the whole

that way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey back

'E-eh…?!'

like, despite trying his hardest so he wouldn't embarrass

remained still, though. There was no way

been formally recognized as a Head. She's just a provisional one, so she'll have to come to the Dark Gathering and receive the approval of the rest

Rey realized just how

controlling Fernand to disrupt the Mercenary Gang's unanimity if the situation called for it, but it seems like there's nothing that can

all

sure the Mercenary Gang would just hang up on Fernand and eliminate him if he went against the wishes of the

how Ogun died just by spilling

be due to the Curse Magic. I should try to figure out what it is and how to

now, though, there was a situation that

we deal with

a trap, but it was an unavoidable setup, then there was only one option for the

have no choice

expression on Rebal's face soured as he nodded

"Indeed."

Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat

couldn't help but

to conclude everything, don't

this, everyone looked at

least, all the important figures." He

else, then he expected to see all the main players in the Dark

moment to

course, he expected attacks on the KariBlanc Group

their plans on the Underworld, they plan on launching a large-scale sweep on the Allied Merchant City. The date coincides with the day