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 since

into and further investigated by the Royal Council, but they were able to

they tracked down one of the people they had

if someone, somewhere, was carrying out divine

to be involved, so they had to figure out who was responsible for the Nation-wide culling that was

aspect of things, everything

lurking around, but everyone is working diligently to search for the last remains of the criminal underworld." Vida

to hear…"

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

were coupled

got

done well." Ralyks said, nodding in

audience beamed once they noticed he was pleased with the full analysis of their

we didn't really

thanks to

really owe you more than words can say,

words were most certainly true, but they also had the intention of asking for even more of his

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

waited to hear what their masked

to their surprise, he just shrugged as soon as the question

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

caused the three who heard him

attitude painted him as a saint—far

from their faces

"Y-yes, it's fine!"

the alliance. Conrad,

who were ready to execute a plan. They didn't care, though—not when such an opportunity had presented

more, though,

"Do you fear me?"

the hall, there was silence. Absolute,