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."

will it take for you to trust me?" Kara suddenly blurted out a question, her gaze resting

I was to say, I'd say I'll have to closely monitor your actions. You

hide." Kara

those words, Rey

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

exception… everyone has something to

but Kara did appear unnerved as he said

trust you, at least for now." Rey said,

were we? Ah,

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of night, so we plan to

this event was happening the next day, they also had

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

when to act, and Conrad was confident that he and

possible that

Sweep meant just what the name implied: a thorough investigation of the

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

had prepared enough manpower for the occasion, and with Conrad's roster,

know where the Dark Hall that will be used for the Dark Gathering is situated, so the best we can do is narrow down the location while

personal investigation to seek out the place." Ralyks suddenly spoke up, causing Conrad

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

his eyes darted to the

me on

shot a pained look at Kara and strained

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

was genuinely on the side of the Royal

could

much was at

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

didn't have to coerce

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