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.

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

these qualities were what made him deserving of all

It shouldn't be me you should

the tone in which he spoke

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

knew what Ralyks looked like under the mask, but there were

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

strong. It also explained why he was so concerned about strength

he decided to personally train Rey until the boy could hold his own with

old hermit, while others felt like

a particularly weird theory that claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in

theory was right or wrong, everyone who saw Ralyks at that moment and heard his words of praise felt the

under that

and as a reward for that… I have decided to give

excited once

up. That meant they could get even more Enchanted Items to aid them

Ralyks truly was

your name." He began, looking at the leader of the team as the first on the

"Adonis Levi."

all his grace. A determined look fueled

the raid. I truly believe you have incredible

to speak of himself in the third

Have this." Floating atop his hand

A mix of ominous and pure sensations wafted from the object

"T-this is…!"

what it is and what it does, huh? Interesting…"

where did

don't need to concern yourself with

he eyed it greedily, but on the other hand, he was very

single second of deliberation, however, the box