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."

guess they really don't want to give us any time to prepare.' His thoughts

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

that Scylla and the Mercenary Gang were the ones

Rebal responded to

they need half of the Obsidian Council to agree

"Indeed."

on his lips as he considered a

the Obsidian Councilors?

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

would remain only one on

we can just disagree with

Rebal sighed, bringing

'E-eh…?!'

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

remained still, though. There was 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

Fernand to disrupt the Mercenary Gang's unanimity if the situation called for it, but it seems like

all too

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

remembered how Ogun died just by spilling

I should try to figure out what it is

though, there was a situation that required

deal

a trap, but it was an unavoidable setup, then there was only one option for

suppose we have no choice but to attend

expression on Rebal's face soured

"Indeed."

Asher, and Kara were amusing to Rey as he sat

help but

perfect stage to conclude

Rey said this, everyone looked

will be there. At least, all the

everyone else, then he expected to see all

the perfect moment to strike them

he expected attacks on the KariBlanc

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