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.

Did you really think I didn't

a front. He

was

asserted that you have three powerful aids who are assisting your enterprise despite it being destined for destruction." Scylla

your entourage, but the last one is probably still in

if he was a

no idea about what you're talking about." He

need to play

spreading all across the hall as her gaze

I suspected just two. However, with this arrangement,

more, so she decided not to argue with

she decided to focus on the despairing aspect

how strong your aid is, they can't take on five Heads of Destruction at the same time." Her glossy lips curled upward, almost in

appear as a

the Royal Capital is as good as lost… not that you'd

part! The part that

Rebal with sheer amusement. "… You're going to die

gestured their demise by running

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

how business

only the winners get to define history and reshape the world in their image." Scylla

victory was already a long-held

the start, thinking they'd be able to challenge me somewhat. But… it turns out

outside world, so there was no chance they could get

going to suffer the same

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

you beg? Who knows, I just might spare your

both parties merely frowned and said nothing.

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

"Your choice."

Then… she snapped.

~CREAK!~