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.

was the strongest, most compassionate, and most brutal man they had ever laid eyes

these qualities were what made him deserving of all the affection and respect

are misplaced. It shouldn't be me you should

but the tone in which he spoke them seemed reminiscent of a bit of anger

proud of yourselves." He quickly changed the

knew what Ralyks looked like under the mask, but there

to become strong. There were variants of this Origin Story, with some

a tragic past that spurred Ralyks to don a mask and become strong. It also explained why he was so concerned

to personally train Rey until the boy could hold his own with the other members of

thought he was an old hermit, while others felt like he was simply a

claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in disguise. Of course, the proponent of this was

who saw Ralyks at that moment and

under that

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

appeared excited once they heard

That meant they could get even more Enchanted Items to aid them on the next phase of

truly

call your name." He began, looking at the leader of the

"Adonis Levi."

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

exceptional throughout the raid. I truly believe you have incredible potential—enough to surpass the 'Ralyks' that

Dark Adventurer chose to speak of himself in the third person, but they went with the

atop

of ominous and pure sensations wafted from the object as Adonis stared at

"T-this is…!"

is and what it

Ralyks, where did you find

don't need to concern yourself with that. Just

conflicted as he stared at the floating cube. On one hand, he eyed it greedily, but on the other hand,

of deliberation, however, the box was