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.

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

qualities were what made him deserving of

are misplaced. It shouldn't

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

any case, you should all be proud of yourselves." He

knew what Ralyks looked like under the mask, but

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

mask and become strong. It also explained why he was so concerned about

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

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

that claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in disguise. Of course,

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

smiling under

a reward for that… I have decided to

appeared excited once they heard

Limit had also gone up. That meant they could

truly was

at the leader

"Adonis Levi."

A determined look fueled his

were the most exceptional throughout the raid. I truly believe you have incredible potential—enough to surpass

one knew why the Dark Adventurer chose to speak of himself in the third person, but

this." Floating atop his hand was

mix of ominous and pure sensations wafted from the object

"T-this is…!"

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

Ralyks, where did you find this

don't need to concern yourself with that.

cube. On one hand, he eyed it greedily, but on

single second of deliberation, however, the box was