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

stronger than

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

Technique #2: Shadow

dark silhouette washed into all fifty or so of the men, causing

darkness, and their cold, lifeless forms

Then—

"Uuuuuuuu…"

life, the white in their eyes darkened, with

them

freely through shadows and do a lot

a Shadow Slave was that the

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

Shadows. They could travel long distances and even blend in with

were heightened, and they could always relay information

also possessed all the Skills

that their Class would be changed and forever stuck

meant for reconnaissance and information gathering, however, this much was

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

ceased sitting and stood on his

of your

knelt before Ater,

were nowhere

darkness, and they had blended into the

if care is not

Such was human nature.

gather together under

their own

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

as he looked at the

of the ones I captured later,

tinge of regret formed on

could use the Arts. But that time is yet to

Ater's grin broadened regardless.

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

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

you can

the Primeval Power, could possibly reach such

"Status Window." Ater whispered.

[STATUS WINDOW]