An Extra’s POV

The ambiance within the Royal Estate was sullen that evening.

As everyone stood in a straight line, all of them facing the man who had guided them thus far, an electrifying energy rushed within their hearts despite the solemn atmosphere.

A tint of orange dyed their faces thanks to reflections from the sky above them. All the students—some more than others—had glistening eyes. Even the two surviving members of the Royal Council were present, standing behind the Otherworlders as hey looked at a single man.

"Sir Ralyks… on behalf of everyone here, I'd like to thank you for everything you've done for us." Adonis stepped forward and bowed his head.

"THANK YOU, SIR RALYKS!" They all bowed in respect.

The man shrouded in darkness said nothing. He merely watched their display of respect in silence.

"The Royal Council also thanks you greatly." Vida and Conrad stepped forward with respectful smiles plastered on their faces.

"Not only did you help train the Alliance's greatest asset against the Dragons, but the resources that this Raid has contributed to the cause is more than we can imagine. It will definitely have a positive impact on the battle to come."

Every word they said was genuine. It was obvious that every single one who stood in that plain field had one thing or the other to be grateful to Ralyks for.

He saved them.

He made them stronger.

He made them richer.

… All without getting anything substantial for his troubles.

There was a lot of mystery about his identity, and it was easy to suspect him for several things. However, no one dared to do so.

Who could sully his good name?

He was the Dark Adventurer, the Reaper, the Hero of the Capital.

it any longer—Sir Ralyks was the strongest, most compassionate, and most

qualities were what made him deserving of all

are misplaced. It shouldn't be

he

be proud of yourselves." He quickly changed the topic. "You did

knew what Ralyks looked like under the mask, but

There were variants of this Origin Story, with some spculating that a Monster killed his family, while others theorizing that it

a tragic past that spurred Ralyks to don a mask and become strong. It

was a weakling in the past, which was why he decided to personally train Rey until the

others felt like

theory that claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in

at that moment and heard his words of praise

smiling under that

faster than I expected, and as a reward for that… I

excited once they heard

meant they could get even more Enchanted Items to

Ralyks truly

forward once I call your name." He began, looking at the

"Adonis Levi."

all his grace. A determined look fueled his

believe you have incredible potential—enough to surpass the 'Ralyks' that

of himself in the third person, but

this." Floating atop his

mix of ominous and pure

"T-this is…!"

you know what it is and what it does, huh? Interesting…" Ralyks said in slight

Ralyks, where did

yourself with that. Just

at the floating cube. On one hand, he eyed it greedily, but on the other hand, he was very reluctant to accept

however, the box was in his