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."

me?" Kara suddenly blurted out a question, her gaze resting on none other

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

hide." Kara

those words, Rey

laughter echoed throughout the room, and everyone

exception… everyone has something

words, but Kara did appear

trust you, at least for now." Rey said, before turning his

were we? Ah,

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

next day, they also had to

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

act, and Conrad was confident that he and

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 lookout for that

Sweep meant just what the name

the Capital, so something of

and with Conrad's roster, it was very

still do not 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 cracking down on all the other illegal activities

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

"Really, Sir Ralyks?"

darted to the only girl with glasses

like Kara Verte to accompany me on

a pained look at Kara and strained

side. Not only because of her unfortunate circumstances, but also

genuinely on the side of the Royal Council

Conrad could understand Ralyks's

was

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

have to

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