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 Unit Members bulged in

your memories and everything else. You'll only be slightly stronger than your current selves, but at

even beg and offer their undying loyalty—Ater had

#2:

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

and their cold, lifeless forms

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

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

them had become

through shadows and do a lot of interesting things, which should further assist you with your

requirements to become a Shadow Slave was that the targets

they were

Shadows. They could travel

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

Skills and

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

minions meant for reconnaissance and information gathering, however,

Ater smiled as he gave

ceased sitting and stood

of your task to your minds. Begin

before Ater, bowing their heads in profound

second later, they were

had become one with the darkness, and

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

Such was human nature.

enough time, malicious individuals would gather together under the banner

their own Dark

the problem in the bud before anything further arises, then there will be no issue

looked at

Skills of the ones I captured later, which will further

formed on

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

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

which nature has dictated for you." He licked his lips

could not wait to watch it happen, all in the

can do

Skylar, holder of the Primeval Power, could possibly reach

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]