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.

most compassionate, and most brutal man they

these qualities were what made him deserving of all the affection

misplaced. It shouldn't be me you

he spoke them seemed reminiscent of a bit

be proud of yourselves." He quickly changed the

Ralyks looked like under the

a man scarred by something—both physically and emotionally—so he embarked on a journey to become strong. There were variants of this Origin Story, with some spculating that a Monster killed his family, while others theorizing that it was a

become strong. It also explained why he was so concerned about strength and his desire for all the Otherworlders

in the past, which was why he decided to personally train Rey until the boy could hold his own with the

was an old hermit, while others felt

a particularly weird theory that claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in disguise. Of

saw Ralyks at that moment and heard his words

under

expected, and as a reward for that… I have decided to give all of you

excited once

also gone up. That meant they could get

Ralyks truly

began, looking at the leader of the team

"Adonis Levi."

his grace. A determined look fueled his face, and he appeared tense despite the calm

you have

speak of himself in the third person, but they

Floating atop his hand was

multiple colors, and it warbled while floating. A mix of ominous and pure sensations

"T-this is…!"

what it

Ralyks, where did you find this

to concern yourself with that. Just take

the floating cube. On one hand, he eyed it

of deliberation, however,