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."

out a question, her gaze resting on

say I'll have to closely monitor your actions. You don't mind, do

Kara responded

words,

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

exception… everyone has

his words, but Kara did

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

were we?

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the dead of night,

next day,

could tip off the enemy, but if

tha determined when to act, and Conrad was confident

the city, they can't escape through conventional means. Of course, it's very possible that they

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

the Capital, so something of such a scale would

occasion, and with Conrad's roster, it was

that will be used for the Dark Gathering is situated, so the best we can do is narrow

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

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

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

Kara Verte to accompany me on this investigation… if she

shot a pained look at Kara and strained

Not only because of her unfortunate circumstances, but also due to her completely passing the tests they gave her using the

the side of the

Conrad could understand

much was at

you." Kara's response eased both Conrad and Vida's hearts, causing

to coerce her…

in his mind, Conrad smiled and