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.

had happened since

the Royal Council, but they were able

eerie thing about their investigation, however, was that anytime they tracked down one of the people they had confirmed to be complicit in the illegal side of

as if someone, somewhere, was carrying

he claimed not to be involved, so they had to figure out

of

is working diligently to search for the last remains of the criminal

hear…"

Triumvirate hoarded. Since they now belong to the Alliance, we plan on properly redistributing the wealth and also ensuring the relevant resources go

words were coupled with

total agreement. Every resource they got from the entire incident would be geared towards the betterment

all done well." Ralyks said, nodding in

was pleased

didn't really do

to

owe you more than words

asking for even more of his favor. As such, they had to take on this

Sir Ralyks. Please tell us what you would like. Even though what we have is

waited to hear what their masked

to their surprise, he just shrugged as soon as

and get back to you." Ralyks' response betrayed

him to open their

and exemplary attitude painted him as a saint—far more righteous

fell from their faces and

"Y-yes, it's fine!"

they had confirmed his true nature, this was the perfect time to ask for the alliance. Conrad, Vida, and Adonis exchanged nods, their signal obvious

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

could say any more, though, a question arrived from

"Do you fear me?"

there was silence. Absolute,