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

only were things dug into and further investigated by the Royal Council, but they

they tracked down one of the people they had confirmed to be complicit in the illegal side of the Alliance,

was almost as if someone, somewhere,

Ralyks about it, but he claimed not to be involved, so they had

that aspect of

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

hear…" Ralyks responded once

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 ensuring the

coupled

they got from the entire incident would be geared towards the betterment

well." Ralyks said, nodding

he was pleased with the

we didn't really do much,

to you,

than words can say, Sir

also had the intention of asking for even more of his favor. As

your reward, Sir Ralyks. Please tell us what you would like. Even though what we have is limited, we will grant you anything we have

to hear what

surprise, he just shrugged as soon as the question

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

him to open their mouths in

attitude painted him as

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 to the

excited children who were ready to execute a plan. They didn't care, though—not when such

three could say any more, though, a question arrived

"Do you fear me?"

in the hall, there was silence. Absolute, undisputed silence pervaded