An Extra’s POV

"Charge in!"

General Lucy and her forces rushed inside the room at her command, their loud roars a clear testament to the resolve burning within their hearts.

However, only a few seconds after entering the room, all of their resolve melted into something else.

"A-ahh…?!"

"M-my goodness…"

"T-this is…!"

All their eyes could see it… the scene of carnage that lay before their very eyes.

The mangled and butchered corpses of a thousand people decorated their sight and overwhelmed their senses.

Even Lucy, with all of her experience on the battlefield, found herself widening her single eye.

'T-this is horrible!'

She had never seen or heard of a single human cause such extensive bloodshed on fellow people.

This felt awful beyond comparison.

It felt wrong.

'That man… Sir Ralyks… he did this…?'

Lucy had always gotten bad vibes in his presence—as if he was a dangerous one that she couldn't afford to mess with.

However, she never expected him to be so ruthless.

'The Royal Council trusts him as an ally, and since he executed the members of the Criminal Underworld, none of his actions here are illegal.'

However, Lucy couldn't help but feel anxious.

'What if he stops becoming an ally?' Lucy didn't want to imagine such a possibility.

After all, the moment Ralyks ceased being on their side would be the day she would have to raise her blade against him.

Lucy found herself gulping at the thought.

'Should that day ever arrive… I'll become nothing more than these lumps of flesh and stains of blood.'

It caused her to shiver.

"D-don't just stand there! Examine the corpses and identify the ones who belong to the respective Houses." Lucy declared.

"I'll lead a separate unit on an investigative tour of the entire building. We will be stripping this entire place of all its secrets, from top to bottom!"

Lucy turned behind her and looked at Kara Verte—their ally and informant.

also looked as disturbed as everyone else

could see

she hadn't taken our side… she would

and going through the currents of thick blood. Once she took

man… Ralyks; he's neither a Hero nor is

valiant deeds without the stigma of horrors attached, while Adventurers caused carnage only

of those

cut up. He had committed a valiant deed indeed, but the horror

was different.' Lucy closed

"… He's a Reaper."

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~VWUUSH!~

Blanc Mansion, and it was in perfect condition—just

the blue distortions behind him flickered and vanished, leaving

over his nose as he inhaled deeply. He missed the lovely taste of fresh air, a sharp contrast to the bloody musk

felt still; so peaceful and quiet that it was difficult to tell if anything had even transpired here

later…' Rey's thoughts trailed as he

'First things first.'

Rebal and Asher were,

lounge, with the father and son staring

both looked scarred

ask them later.' Rey

to do what he

the two, who instantly jumped to their feet

"S-Sir Ralyks… welcome back!"

"Welcome back, Sir Ralyks!"

contain an additional layer of respect, though Rey

'Well, whatever…'

any

a sleight of his hand, Esme appeared on one of the

shock—specifically

exuded confusion, and it seemed like they

didn't want to have any

ask me any questions.

course!" Rebal promptly answered and lowered his

too much, but Rey allowed

her and nurse her to full health. Pay close attention to her and ensure all her needs are met." Rey

two men nodded instantly, responding

had a sad smile on his face as he glanced at Esme for the last time

to go. But I guess the both of us ended up getting the worst surprise

what kind of person Esme would be when he

only had

hope you allow this

when pressure and tragedy is applied

under

what was to

for the ones who learn to embrace the change and evolve past their circumstances… to them is given more power to