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.

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

made him deserving of all the affection and respect he

thanks are misplaced. It shouldn't

tone in which he spoke them seemed reminiscent of a

proud of

one knew what Ralyks looked like

was 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

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

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

others felt

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

of which theory was right or wrong, everyone who saw Ralyks at that moment

under

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

appeared excited once

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

truly

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

"Adonis Levi."

haired boy stepped forward in all his grace. A determined look fueled his face, and

believe you have incredible potential—enough to surpass

knew why the Dark Adventurer chose to speak of

this." Floating atop his

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

"T-this is…!"

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

did you

need to concern yourself with that. Just

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

of deliberation, however, the box