An Extra’s POV

"With all of that out of the way, I suppose it's time to return to topic."

There really was nothing left to discuss. Scylla knew that much already.

Rebal and Kara already knew they were screwed, and her plan was already marching into its completion. To be honest, finishing them off at this point would simply be the end of it.

But no… that wasn't satisfying enough.

'I want to see it… the despair on their faces as they lose everything!'

She had always been looked down on, being one of the last to join the Triumvirate, so being in such a position of power—looking down on the founders as they burned to the ground—brought her great satisfaction.

She was already salivating as she imagined them squirm.

'Before the execution… let's fatten them up a little.'

And was there a better way to do that than to completely sully their confidence with tragedy?

"The Merchant City is currently under siege. You must have seen that, with the Alliance's soldiers heavily patrolling the area and investigating the stores around."

Of course, since she already knew all of this would happen, Scylla had ensured to hide the valuables in secure locations.

Her personal properties were also kept in the safest location possible.

None of this affected her whatsoever.

"As such, the Royal Capital's security has thinned considerably. That means your only line of defense has been removed." She narrowed her gaze on Rebal.

"What are you implying?" The old man asked, narrowing his gaze as well.

"It's simple, really. The five remaining Heads of Destruction, as well as the army under them, are going to lay siege on that city and destroy everything you hold dear."

Their Mansion, their Warehouse, their Stores—everything would come crashing down.

really think I didn't expect something like that

but Scylla knew he was just putting up a front. He was simply trying his

it was

have three powerful aids who are assisting your enterprise despite

your entourage, but the last one is probably still

he was a little confused—or rather, taken aback

about what you're talking about." He

to play

a chill spreading all across the hall as her gaze remained on

to be three, though at some point I suspected just two. However, with this arrangement, and all that has happened thus far, I am convinced that there are

Rebal would deny it even more, so she

focus on the despairing aspect

five Heads of Destruction at the same time." Her glossy lips curled upward, almost

appear as

as good as lost… not that you'd be

that she had been giddy about all

both Kara and Rebal with sheer amusement.

to point at them, and then gestured their

will belong to the New Order that I've created. Which means everything will become

how

reshape the world in their image." Scylla instantly responded to Rebal's words, almost flippant in her

was already a long-held

they'd be able to challenge me somewhat. But… it turns out I was

protected from the outside world,

Royal Capital was also going to suffer the

will you do now, Rebal, Kara?" Scylla's tone took on a

knows, I

and said nothing. Their answer was already obvious in

Very well, then." She shrugged, raising her thin hands

"Your choice."

Then… she snapped.

~CREAK!~