An Extra’s POV

Silence.

Deafening silence took over the members of the Recon Unit.

They could not move their bodies for some reason, else they would have fled. Besides, even if they ran, they would still be stuck under Ater's illusion.

The mere fact that Ater was here meant that the Mercenary Gang lost. Hence, if he wanted to, he could also unleash the Undead he previously unsummoned and wreck them.

Bottom line… there was no escape.

"You don't need to answer the question. It was rhetorical…" Ater chuckled as he looked at the group with hidden delight.

They all gulped simultaneously.

"I want information. No, more than that…" Ater rubbed his chin as he spoke.

"I plan on controlling your group so you can scour the entire Alliance and sniff out as much as you can far and wide. Since you're considered elite, you must be pretty good, right"

The Recon Unit members shuddered as they heard what the man before then was saying.

It was indeed true that they were the best at what they did—investigating, digging up dirt, and navigating everything regarding both the illegal and mainstream paths within the entire United Human Alliance.

When it came to espionage, sabotage, and thorough investigations… they were the best.

"I would have used the minions in my arsenal, since they're more efficient and competent, but they lack that human element—as well as the experience you've all accumulated."

The Recon Unit felt a bit of relief from what they were hearing.

'WE HAVE WORTH!' Their thoughts echoed.

As long as they were useful for something, the man before them wouldn't kill them.

To be honest, that was enough for them.

All the members of Scylla's Recon Unit were her slaves. They had no freedom or life of their own.

If Ater made them his slave, nothing really changed.

They just changed employers.

"And so, after deliberating both the advantages and disadvantages of using you versus using my Undead, I came up with a perfect compromise." Ater's grin widened to monstrous proportions.

"I'll simply make you Undead! That way, you'll be more efficient and competent."

eyes of all the Recon Unit Members bulged

I'll make sure you keep your memories and everything else. You'll only be slightly stronger than your current selves, but at least you won't break easily and you can endlessly

even beg and offer their undying loyalty—Ater had already

Technique #2:

instant, a dark silhouette washed into all fifty or so of the men, causing them to collapse on the

cold, lifeless forms remained stagnant for a

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

returned to false life, the white in their eyes darkened, with dark vein-like markings appearing in multiple parts of their

of them

through shadows and do a lot of interesting things, which should

was that

exchange for just a few seconds of painless death, they

Shadows. They could travel long distances and

senses and physical abilities were heightened, and they could always relay information to their

the Skills and abilities they had before

be changed and forever stuck under the C-Tier Shadow

were merely minions meant for reconnaissance and information gathering, however, this much

convenient tools to have." Ater smiled as he gave one final look

ceased sitting and stood

the details of your task

knelt before Ater, bowing their heads in

second later, they were nowhere to be

darkness, and they

completely eradicate the Criminal Underworld, however if care is not

Such was human nature.

enough time, malicious individuals would gather together under the banner of self

form their own

as I keep undying watchers on them and nip the problem in the bud before anything further arises, then there

smiled as he looked at the

to learn all the Skills of the ones I captured later, which will

regret formed on

Master could use the Arts. But that time is yet to come.

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

bounds which nature has dictated for you." He licked

not wait to watch it

you can do it,

Rey Skylar, holder of the Primeval Power, could possibly reach

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]