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

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

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

was almost as if someone, somewhere, was carrying out

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

that aspect of things, everything else

still lurking around, but everyone is working diligently to

good to hear…" Ralyks

the Alliance, we plan on properly redistributing the

words were coupled

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

all done well." Ralyks said, nodding

he was pleased with

we didn't really do much, Sir

thanks to you,

than words can

certainly true, but they also had the intention of asking for even more of

you would like. Even though what we have is limited, we

what their

much to their surprise, he just shrugged as soon

on my mind at the moment. I'll think about it and get back to you." Ralyks' response betrayed his

heard him to

him as

of sweat fell from their faces and

"Y-yes, it's fine!"

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

like excited children who were ready to execute a plan. They didn't

say any more, though, a question arrived

"Do you fear me?"

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