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.

strongest, most compassionate, and most brutal

him deserving of

thanks are misplaced. It shouldn't be

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

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

looked like under the mask, but

There were variants

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

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

others felt like he was simply

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

Ralyks at that moment and heard his words

smiling under that

a reward for that…

appeared excited once they heard

drastically, their Equip Limit had also gone up. That meant they could get even

Ralyks truly

began, looking at the leader

"Adonis Levi."

haired boy stepped forward in all his grace. A determined look fueled his face, and he appeared tense despite the calm

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

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

atop

it warbled while floating. A mix of ominous and pure sensations wafted from the

"T-this is…!"

it is and what it does,

did you

don't need to concern yourself

one hand, he eyed it greedily, but on the other hand, he

of deliberation, however, the box was in