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."

all the Recon

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 offer their undying

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into all fifty or so of the men, causing them to collapse

cold, lifeless forms remained stagnant

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

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

of them had become

a lot of interesting things, which should further assist

that the targets had to be killed by the Hollow

exchange for just a few seconds of painless death, they were basically immortal creatures who never tired

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

abilities were heightened, and they could

the Skills and

would be changed and forever stuck under the C-Tier Shadow

merely minions meant for reconnaissance and information

have." Ater smiled as he gave one final

ceased sitting and stood on

your task

the Shadow Slaves knelt before Ater, bowing their heads in

were

bodies had become one with the darkness, and they had blended into the

Criminal Underworld, however if

Such was human nature.

gather

form their

the problem in the bud before anything

he looked at the darkened

able to learn all the Skills of the

tinge of regret formed on Ater's face,

But that time is yet

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

Master… you will ascend beyond the bounds which nature has dictated for you." He licked his

watch it happen, all in the fullness of

can do

Skylar, holder of the Primeval Power, could possibly reach

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]