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."

want to give

lady, he was sure she did all

and the Mercenary Gang were the ones who unanimously

responded to the question almost

need half of the Obsidian Council to

"Indeed."

lips as he considered

if I eliminate one or two of the Obsidian

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

two Obsidian Councilors, it would remain only one

two on our side, we can just disagree with

it doesn't work that way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey back

'E-eh…?!'

seemed like, despite trying his hardest so he wouldn't embarrass himself with ignorant

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

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

Rebal was done explaining, Rey realized just how cornered the

the situation called for it, but it seems like there's nothing that

was all

hang up on Fernand and

remembered how Ogun died just

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

though, there was a situation that required

deal with this

unavoidable setup, then there

we have no choice but to

Rebal's face soured as he nodded with a

"Indeed."

on the faces of Rebal, Asher, and Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat and watched them while critically mulling over

couldn't help but widen

to conclude

everyone looked

will be there. At least, all the

to everyone else, then he

moment to strike them

expected attacks

plan on launching a large-scale sweep on the Allied Merchant City. The date coincides with the day of the Dark