An Extra’s POV

[Moments Earlier]

"M-My Lord… what exactly do you plan to do with those humans?"

Kar'en, as well as her subordinate, were bowed in the presence of the Dark Dragon Lord, but after getting his permission to raise their heads, they both cast their gaze upon him.

They still remained on their knees, though.

As Kar'en's crimson eyes reflected the immaculate form of her superior, she felt tremors within her body. Merely speaking to him gave her shivers.

Despite belonging to the same species as the Death Dragon Lord, and one of those recognized as viable candidates to succeed him, she still revered the Dark Dragon Lord as her true master.

She had trained under his guidance for the longest time, after all.

"Hm? What do you mean? I already said I would let them go, didn't I?" Lord Ob'elisk replied, almost acting surprised by the General's questions.

"J-just like that…?"

The Dragon Lords were mysteries, even to the members of their race. As such, it was very difficult to decipher the true emotions and intentions of one, even if they outwardly displayed a particular trait.

The Dark Dragon Lord was known to be detached and ruthless, yet here he was talking about sparing the insignificant humans.

'Lord Ob'elisk doesn't even care much for any of his offspring, especially if they're weak. That's why he did not even hesitate to take me under his wing despite not being from his lineage…'

As long as one was competent, they had the attention of the Dark Dragon Lord.

"I-I don't understand…"

to be a waste to eradicate them now, after

in waiting

Kar'en clasped her hands as she heard

reminded of his ruthlessness and detachment from any life he deemed

eyes glistened and she nodded in

the both of you should have this." With a snap of his fingers, Lord Ob'elisk caused two potions within special-looking vials

within the glass-like compartment, and while it glistened with allure, a certain danger oozed

"M-My Lord…?"

eyed the floating potion in front of her, she couldn't determine whether it was poison, or some other kind of concoction. The look on Ser'ith's face showed that he too was faced with the

Stop being overly dramatic and consume them." Lord Ob'elisk sighed, almost

didn't say any further, but his expression alone showed how disappointed he was

say. 'You're my subordinates. Plus, I could just

himself from speaking any further, though, considering how these two would probably misconstrue his words to suit whatever perception of him that they had in his

internally, turning away from the two who had

glowed, and they began to recover their Life

Potion was very potent,

caught wind of my secret investigation and told me to

meant he had to make sure the Capital didn't suffer any

why this battle needs to be dragged out for so long

he

go back to sleep.' Right now, that was

feeling a little

humans, so I have to obey. The reason I showed up was to

couple decades or so since he last came out to check the humans out—or even