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

met this Scylla lady, he was sure she did all of this

the Mercenary Gang were the ones who

correct." Rebal responded

means they need half of the Obsidian Council to agree with

"Indeed."

lips as he considered a

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

on the faces of the audience, but Rey

it would remain

can just disagree with

way." Rebal sighed, bringing Rey back

'E-eh…?!'

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

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

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 come to the Dark Gathering and

realized just how cornered the KariBlanc Group

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

all too

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

Ogun died just by spilling

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

a situation that required

deal with

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

choice but to attend

Rebal's face soured as he

"Indeed."

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

but widen his

perfect stage to conclude everything,

moment Rey said this, everyone looked at

there. At least, all the important figures." He

else, then

the perfect moment to strike them

expected attacks

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