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."

pretty soon. I guess they really don't want to give us any time to prepare.' His

that he hadn't yet met this Scylla lady, he was sure she did all of this on

me, it's safe to assume that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang were the ones who unanimously agreed to this Dark

Rebal responded to

of the Obsidian Council to

"Indeed."

on his lips as he considered

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

surprised expressions on the faces of the audience, but Rey didn't

Obsidian Councilors, it would remain only one

our side, we can just disagree with the whole

way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey

'E-eh…?!'

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

though. There was no way he would

Head. She's just a provisional one, so she'll

just

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

all

sure the Mercenary Gang would just hang up on Fernand and eliminate

Ogun died

try to figure out what

though, there was a

deal

was an unavoidable setup, then there was only one

we have no choice

face soured as he nodded

"Indeed."

amusing to

help but widen his

to conclude everything, don't

Rey said this, everyone looked at him with

be there. At least, all the important

else, then he expected to see all the main players

the perfect moment

he expected attacks on the KariBlanc Group

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