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."

don't want to give us

met this Scylla lady, he was sure

to assume that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang were the ones who unanimously

is correct." Rebal responded to the question almost

Obsidian Council to agree

"Indeed."

tugging on his lips as he considered

of the Obsidian Councilors?

of the audience, but Rey didn't let

Councilors, it would remain

can

way." Rebal sighed,

'E-eh…?!'

trying his hardest so he wouldn't

still, though. There was no way he would ever allow his mortification

just a provisional one, so she'll have to come to the Dark Gathering and receive the approval of

was done explaining, Rey realized just how cornered the KariBlanc

thinking of even controlling Fernand to disrupt the Mercenary Gang's unanimity if the situation called for it, but it seems like there's

was all too

just hang up on Fernand and eliminate him if he went against the wishes of the

remembered how Ogun died just by

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

though, there was a

should we deal with this

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

have no choice but

Rebal's face soured as he

"Indeed."

Rebal, Asher, and Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat and watched them while

help but widen

stage to conclude

moment Rey said this, everyone

there. At least,

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

the perfect moment to strike

he expected attacks on

they plan on launching a