An Extra’s POV

"So… how are things now?"

Ralyks was seated on a couch within the vast reception hall of the main building within the Royal Estate. He was such a distinguished individual that the Royal Council considered him more than worthy to be treated with the utmost courtesy.

The entire room sparkled with luxury. The curtains were made of fabrics of the highest order. The same could be said about the carpets and furniture.

Exquisite paintings could be seen in all directions, and the fine decor radiated such pristine elegance that it could only belong to the very top of the social ladder.

Of course, the most expensive kind of chandelier was affixed to the cieling, and the sheer radiance it depicted could make any man shed tears.

The fact that Ralyks was not overwhelmed by this experience simply spoke volume of his character, and how he was probably used to this kind of excessive luxury.

He was clearly unfazed.

"Things have stabilized, thankfully." Conrad answered his question. Seated beside him were Adonis and Vida, both of whom were parties to the secret meeting between Ralyks and the Alliance's higher-ups.

The goal on the side of the Royal Council—which the Hero was informally now a part of—was simple, yet difficult.

… To make Ralyks a permanent ally of the United Human Alliance.

His strength and resourcefulness was enough to make them unanimously decide that this was the best course of action that they could take.

They were willing to ignore his unknown identity and shady abilities.

As long he was on their side… that was all that mattered.

"That is good to hear." Ralyks responded calmly, as always.

The ball was in the court of the Royal Council. For the Dark Adventurer, he had confirmed all he wanted to know.

It had been a bit over two weeks since the Dark Gathering, as well as the Full Sweep Incident of the Merchant City.

lot had happened

the Royal Council, but they were able to

the people they had confirmed to be complicit in the illegal

was almost as if someone,

about it, but he claimed not to be involved, so they had to figure out who was responsible for the Nation-wide culling that

aspect of things, everything else

lurking around, but everyone is working diligently to search for the last remains

hear…"

the Dark Triumvirate hoarded. Since they now belong to the Alliance, we plan on properly redistributing the wealth and also

coupled with

got from

well." Ralyks said, nodding in

was pleased with the full analysis of their

we didn't really do much, Sir

thanks to you,

more than words can say,

but they also had the intention of asking for even more of his favor. As such, they had to take

have is limited, we will grant you anything we have the power to." Conrad took the bold step to ask

waited to hear what their masked hero would

he just shrugged as

I'll think about it and get back to you." Ralyks' response betrayed his identity as an

heard him

fine?" His modesty and exemplary attitude painted him as a saint—far more

sweat fell from their faces and they

"Y-yes, it's fine!"

to ask for the alliance. Conrad, Vida, and Adonis exchanged nods, their signal obvious to the man

They didn't care, though—not when such

more, though, a question arrived from

"Do you fear me?"

echoed in the hall, there was