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

only were things dug into and further investigated by the Royal Council, but they were able to discover even

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

almost as if someone, somewhere, was carrying

Ralyks about it, but he claimed not to be involved, so they had to figure out who was responsible

than that aspect of things, everything else

still lurking around, but everyone is working diligently to

hear…" Ralyks responded once

recovered most of the resources that the Dark Triumvirate hoarded. Since they now belong to the Alliance, we plan

words were coupled

ones beside him nodded in total agreement. Every resource they got from the entire incident would be geared towards the betterment

well." Ralyks said, nodding in

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

didn't really do much, Sir

all thanks to you,

really owe you more than words can

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

would like. Even though what we have is limited, we will grant you anything we have the power to." Conrad took the

waited to hear what their masked hero

shrugged as soon as

I'll think about it and

caused the three who heard him to open their mouths in

attitude painted him as a

of sweat fell from their faces and

"Y-yes, it's fine!"

was the perfect time to ask for the alliance.

They didn't care,

could say any more, though, a question arrived

"Do you fear me?"

question echoed in the hall, there was silence. Absolute,