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

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

the Mercenary Gang were the ones who

is correct." Rebal responded to the question

the Obsidian Council to agree with

"Indeed."

his lips as he

two of the

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

would remain only one on Scylla's

we can just disagree

that way." Rebal sighed,

'E-eh…?!'

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

no way

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

Rebal was done explaining, Rey realized just how

Gang's unanimity if the situation called for it, but it seems like there's

all

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

remembered how Ogun died just by spilling

Magic. I should try

a situation that

we deal with

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

choice but to

expression on Rebal's face soured as he nodded

"Indeed."

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

help but widen

to conclude

this, everyone looked

there. At least,

everyone else, then he

the perfect moment to strike

attacks on

Underworld, they plan on launching a large-scale sweep