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

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

and offer

Technique #2:

all fifty or so

corpses oozed darkness, and their cold, lifeless forms remained

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

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

them

become Shadow Slaves. You can move freely through shadows and do a lot of interesting things, which should further assist you with your

that the targets had to be killed by the

few seconds of painless death, they were basically immortal creatures who never

become Shadows. They could travel

heightened, and they could

possessed all the Skills and abilities they had before

would be changed and forever stuck under the C-Tier

were merely minions meant for reconnaissance and information

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

stood on his two

your

knelt before Ater,

second later, they were nowhere to

the darkness, and they had

to completely eradicate the Criminal Underworld, however if care is not taken, they will spring

Such was human nature.

would gather together under the banner of

their own

as long as I keep undying watchers on them and nip the problem in the bud

as he looked at the

able to learn all the Skills of the ones I captured

of regret formed

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

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

nature has dictated for you." He licked

it happen, all in the fullness

can do

the Primeval Power,

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]