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 any time to prepare.' His thoughts echoed as he

the fact that he hadn't yet met this Scylla lady, he was

it's safe to assume that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang were the ones who unanimously agreed to this Dark Gathering. Is

That is correct." Rebal responded to

of the Obsidian

"Indeed."

a smile tugging on his lips as he

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

expressions on the faces of the audience, but Rey didn't let that deter his

would remain only one on Scylla's

on our side, we can just disagree with

work that way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey back

'E-eh…?!'

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

There was no way he would ever allow his mortification to

to reverse it. Besides, Kara hasn't been formally recognized as a Head. She's just a provisional one, so she'll have to come to the Dark Gathering

explaining, Rey realized just how cornered the KariBlanc Group really

if the

was all

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

Ogun died just by spilling simple

Magic. I should try to figure out what it is

a situation

should we deal with

an unavoidable setup, then there was only one option for the KariBlanc

suppose we have no choice but to

Rebal's face soured as he nodded with a

"Indeed."

and Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat and

couldn't help but widen his

stage to conclude everything,

everyone looked

will be there. At least, all

rules that bound Rebal applied to everyone else, then

be the perfect moment to strike them

course, he expected attacks on the

on launching a large-scale sweep on the Allied