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."

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

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

hide." Kara responded with a wry

those words, Rey

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

has something to

but

now." Rey said,

we? Ah, yes…

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far, we know the Dark Gathering will be taking place in the dead of night, so we plan to

happening the next day, they also had

they acted too early, it could tip off the enemy, but if they acted

was a fine line tha determined when to act, and Conrad was confident

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

name implied: a thorough investigation of the Merchant

larger than the Capital, so something of such a scale

the occasion, and with Conrad's roster, it was very possible to investigate

that will be used for the Dark Gathering is situated, so the best we can do is narrow down the location while cracking down on all the other illegal activities

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

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

though his eyes darted to the

accompany me on this investigation… if

pained look at Kara and strained a

only because of her unfortunate circumstances, but also due to her completely passing the

on the side of the Royal Council on

Conrad could

much was at

eased both Conrad and Vida's

didn't have to coerce

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