An Extra’s POV

'Looks like we're ready to begin.'

Rey took a deep breath as he looked at everyone within the tense room. His eyes darted towards Kara, who gave him an inconspicuous nod.

'Seems like she has primed them before my arrival. That's good…'

"So, have you concluded your strategy against the Triumvirate?" Rey asked the Royal Council, donning his usual Ralyks tone.

"Indeed we have." Conrad smiled and nodded.

"I see. And you're sure you want to discuss the details before her? She belongs to the very underworld you desire to tear down, don't you?"

As Rey asked this question, he clasped his hands and rested them on the table.

"What is your rationale?"

This time, it was Vida who spoke up.

"The Verte family has always mentioned some kind of balance despite being a criminal family. They often cooperated with our efforts."

"That can't be all, surely." Rey said, narrowing his eyes in Vida.

She expressed intimidation, something he personally enjoyed, but she quickly pulled herself together.

"O-of course not. The truth is that her entire family was killed off by the new head of the Slave Union and her New Order. She's no longer affiliated with them, and they're as much of an enemy to her as they are to us."

Surely, Vida's explanation made sense.

Rey also knew this was the truth because he had firsthand knowledge of the whole thing. He only chose to act ignorant of the entire events because it was more in line with his character.

… As well as the plan.

"I see. I'm still skeptical, but I trust your judgment."

Kara suddenly blurted out a question, her gaze resting on none other than Ralyks—or rather,

to say, I'd say I'll have to closely monitor your

Kara

words,

and everyone kept quiet until his voice grew

exception… everyone has

to his words, but Kara did appear unnerved

now." Rey said, before turning his focus back to

were we? Ah, yes… the

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in the dead of night, so we plan

event was happening the next day, they also had to make their

they acted too early, it could tip off the enemy, but if they acted too late, they risked their plan taking a plummet into

determined when to act, and Conrad was confident that he and

possible that they escape through secret exits, so we'll be on a lookout for that during the

what the name implied: a thorough investigation

was a lot larger than the Capital, so something of such a scale would take a lot of

manpower for the occasion, and with Conrad's roster, it was very possible to investigate the entire city

Dark Gathering is situated, so the best we can do is narrow down the location while cracking down on all the other illegal activities that are going on in

the place." Ralyks suddenly spoke up, causing Conrad to cease

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

Dark Adventurer nodded, though his eyes darted to the only girl with glasses in the

accompany me on this investigation…

a pained look at Kara and strained a

already knew Kara was not on the enemy's side. Not only because of her unfortunate circumstances, but also due to her completely passing the tests

the side of the

Conrad could understand

much was at

I'll cooperate with you." Kara's response eased both Conrad and Vida's hearts, causing

didn't have to coerce

mind, Conrad smiled and nodded in agreement to the arrangement between