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…"

It's just going to be a waste to eradicate them now, after all." The Dragon Lord

any time. There's nothing wrong in waiting a little while longer

clasped her hands as she heard her Lord utter

his ruthlessness and detachment from

nodded in respect

his fingers, Lord Ob'elisk caused two potions within special-looking vials to appear in front

liquid within the vial sloshed within the glass-like compartment, and while it glistened with allure, a

"M-My Lord…?"

whether it was poison, or some

Recovery Potions. Stop being overly dramatic and consume them." Lord Ob'elisk sighed, almost slapping his hand on his face while shaking his

say any further, but his expression alone showed how disappointed he was that they thought

even do that?' He almost opened his lips to say. 'You're my subordinates. Plus, I could just kill you myself

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

of misunderstandings…' He sighed internally, turning away from the two who had already

and they began

was very

up to me, but… apparently, the Emperor caught wind of my secret investigation and told me to ensure

the Capital didn't

the Emperor is thinking, and why this battle needs to be dragged out for so

for too long, he had one solution that always worked for

wait till I'm done here so I can go back to sleep.'

a little sleepy as

I showed up was to stop the whole investigation personally, and also to personally see how much

check the humans out—or even