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

him deserving of

shouldn't be me you

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

of yourselves." He quickly

knew what Ralyks looked like under

he embarked on a journey to become strong. There were variants of this Origin Story,

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 Otherworlders to

why he decided to personally train Rey until the boy could hold his own with the other members of the

hermit, while others felt like he was simply a young

claimed Ralyks was actually a woman in disguise. Of course, the proponent of this was none

right or wrong, everyone who saw Ralyks at that moment and

under

and as a reward for that… I have decided

once they heard

their Levels had increased drastically, their Equip Limit had also gone up. That meant they could get even more Enchanted Items to aid them on the next phase of their

truly was

looking at the leader of the team as

"Adonis Levi."

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

I truly believe you have incredible potential—enough

chose to speak of himself in the third

Floating atop

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

"T-this is…!"

what it

where did

to concern yourself with that.

looked very conflicted as he stared at the floating cube. On one hand, he eyed it greedily,

a single second of deliberation, however, the