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."

for you to trust me?" Kara suddenly blurted out a

I was to say, I'd say I'll have to closely

Kara responded

those words,

deep, dark laughter echoed throughout the room, and everyone kept quiet until his

has something to

to his words, but Kara did appear unnerved as he said

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

were we? Ah, yes…

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know the Dark Gathering will be taking place in the dead of night,

day, they also had to make their move

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

tha determined when to act, and Conrad

the city, they can't escape through conventional means. Of course, it's very possible that they escape through secret exits, so we'll be on a

name implied: a thorough investigation of the Merchant

something of such a

the occasion, and with Conrad's roster,

Dark Gathering is situated, so the best we can do is narrow down the location while cracking down on all the other

investigation to seek out the place." Ralyks

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

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

me on this investigation… if

look at Kara and strained

enemy's side. Not only because of her unfortunate circumstances, but also due to her completely passing the tests

side of

Conrad could understand Ralyks's

much was at

eased both Conrad and Vida's hearts, causing them to shoot relieved

to coerce

mind, Conrad smiled and nodded in agreement to