An Extra’s POV

The meeting didn't take very long.

After their greetings, and a few casual conversations between Rey and the Council Members, the rest of the Otherworlders also joined in on the conversation.

They followed Rey's lead and acted very familiar with the higher-ups.

This did two things for both sides.

One was establishing the position of the Otherworlders, associating them with the highest position of power in the United Human Alliance. In essence, they weren't just lackeys, but actual partners with the Royal Council.

The second, and perhaps more crucial thing, was making it so the Royal Council had a deep bond with the Otherworlders; hence warding off any scavengers who desired to poach any of them to the other side.

Plus, since it was possible that the nobles were beginning to act very cocky and more entitled due to having Otherworlders on their side, by presenting Otherworlders on the side of the Royal Council, it would serve to caution them.

When comparing quality, it was clear who had the superior allies.

Hence, it was even possible for the opposite to happen—at least, in the mind of the nobles. Their Otherworlder employees could end up switching to the other side as a result of the temptation.

That alone made the move brilliant.

If the Nobles were smart enough, they would quickly recognize this and back off as soon as possible; that was the rationale of both Rey and Conrad.

On that note, the meeting ended with the presentation of the Otherworlders to the Nobles, and vice versa. It was clear that its purpose was more of an exhibition, and also a formal recognition of the heroes of humanity.

Once it was over, the Otherworlders were dismissed, and this time Brutus was the one who escorted them back to their residence.

Lucielle stayed back with Conrad and Vida to deliver a supplementary address to the nobles present.

else was discussed

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No, all of you." Brutus bowed his head

parlor's couch, or opting for the comfort of their rooms, those words of gratitude made them all look in the

re-emphasized his position before raising

anything. Just showed up and went with whatever Rey had going

or he was just

concern, of course, but your presence

Brutus spoke these things, the students got a bit of perspective on what was going on behind the scenes. Still, one student in particular wasn't

They have the most power in the Alliance—both politically and in terms of force." The only blond girl among them asked. "If they're getting in the way, why not

heard this, their eyes widened in surprise as they looked at her with shocked faces. Belle was

very quickly, as she swiftly began to

them of power and stuff. Like, if they are a threat to the kingdom… cut them off… from power, I mean. Ultimately, allocation should belong to the Alliance, right? They can just destroy… I mean, sever the nobles from

and the constant gaze of everyone around her

everyone managed to buy her bumbling excuse for

I was wondering about that too." Clark added. "Those nobles seem to be doing more harm than good. If it's resources the Alliance needs, they can just tax them harder or forcibly take the resources they need for the betterment of everyone. We are in a time of war,

paid their dues, but nobles had some

readily on their side, they could

Why were Conrad and Vida tolerating

like those cascade down and cause consequences that would be difficult to contain, even by the Royal Council." Brutus

take the

keenly as possible, to listen to the troubling reason that

Alliance, there was a binding vow made among the Councilors and the aristocrats

be if they were found doing something borderline illegal—that is, against the outlined laws of the land—as documented in

done no such thing; at least, not to the knowledge

binding vow prevents us from taking any radical action against them, or any new noble faction that forms