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

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

to hide." Kara responded

those words,

echoed throughout the room, and everyone kept

exception… everyone has something to

was given to his words, but Kara did appear unnerved

now." Rey said, before turning his focus back

we? Ah, yes…

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Gathering will be taking place in the dead of night, so we plan

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

and Conrad

very possible that they escape through secret exits, so we'll be on

just what the name implied: a thorough investigation of the Merchant

larger than the Capital, so something of

roster, it was very possible to investigate the entire city

so the best we can do is narrow down the location while cracking down on

place." Ralyks suddenly spoke up, causing

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

eyes darted to the only girl with glasses

accompany me on this investigation… if

pained look at

her unfortunate circumstances, but also due to her completely passing

was genuinely on the side of the Royal

Conrad could understand Ralyks's

was at

cooperate with you." Kara's response eased both Conrad and Vida's hearts, causing them to shoot relieved glances at

didn't have to

smiled and nodded in agreement to the arrangement between