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."

the Recon

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

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

Technique #2: Shadow

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

cold, lifeless forms remained stagnant for

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

the white in their eyes darkened, with dark vein-like markings appearing in multiple

of them

You can move freely through shadows and do a lot of interesting

requirements to become a Shadow Slave was that the targets had to

a few seconds of painless death, they were basically immortal

could turn incorporeal and become Shadows. They could travel long distances and even blend in

and physical abilities were heightened, and they could

possessed all the Skills and abilities

changed

meant for reconnaissance

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

stood on

your

Slaves knelt before Ater, bowing their heads in

were nowhere

become one with the darkness, and they had blended into

desires to completely eradicate the Criminal Underworld, however if care is

Such was human nature.

malicious individuals would gather

form their own

on them and nip the problem in the bud before anything further arises, then there will be no issue

smiled as he looked at

of the ones I

tinge of regret formed on Ater's face,

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

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

bounds which nature has dictated for you." He

simply could not wait to watch it happen, all in

can do

holder of the Primeval Power, could possibly reach such

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]