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

make sure you keep your memories and everything else. You'll only be slightly stronger than your current selves, but at least

could think any further—perhaps even beg and offer their undying loyalty—Ater had

Technique #2:

fifty or so of the men, causing them to collapse on the

and their cold, lifeless forms

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

returned to false life, the white in their eyes darkened,

them had become

and do a lot of interesting things, which

was that the targets had to be killed by the Hollow

just a few seconds of painless death, they were basically immortal creatures

travel

and physical abilities were heightened, and they could always relay information

possessed all the Skills

only problem was that their Class would be changed and forever stuck

they were merely minions meant for reconnaissance and information

smiled as he

stood

of your task to your minds. Begin

the Shadow Slaves knelt before Ater, bowing their heads in

later, they were

darkness, and they had blended into

Criminal Underworld, however if care is not taken, they

Such was human nature.

would gather together under the banner of self

form their own

problem in the bud before anything further arises, then there

as he looked

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

tinge of regret formed

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

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

ascend beyond the bounds which nature has dictated for you."

simply could not wait to watch it happen, all in the fullness of

can do

the Primeval Power, could possibly reach such

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]