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.

any longer—Sir Ralyks was the strongest, most compassionate, and most brutal man they had ever laid eyes

made him deserving of all

shouldn't

of modesty, but the tone in which he spoke them

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

what Ralyks looked like under the mask, but

was a man scarred by something—both physically and emotionally—so he embarked on a journey to become strong. There were variants of this

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 desire for all

the past, which was why he decided to personally train Rey until the boy could hold his own with

while others felt like he was simply a

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

at that moment and heard his words of

under

I expected, and as a reward

appeared excited once they

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

truly

forward once I call your name." He began, looking at the leader

"Adonis Levi."

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

were the most exceptional throughout the raid. I truly believe you have incredible

the Dark Adventurer chose to speak of himself in

Floating atop

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

"T-this is…!"

and what it

where did you find

concern yourself with that.

stared at the floating cube. On one hand, he eyed it greedily, but on the other hand, he was very reluctant to accept

however,