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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all of you." Brutus bowed his head the

relaxing on the parlor's couch, or opting for the comfort of their rooms, those

He re-emphasized his position before

overreacting, Brutus." Justin laughed. "We didn't even do anything. Just showed

of the significance of what Rey did, or he was just playing dumb on purpose, but hearing what he said only

problems within the Alliance. It is none of your concern, of course, but your presence in that meeting has helped support the

things, the students got a bit of perspective on what was going on behind the scenes. Still, one student

guys? They have the most power in the Alliance—both politically and in terms

was the cutest thing in

recognized this very quickly, as she swiftly began to rephrase her words so they

allocation should belong to the Alliance,

bead of sweat or two, and the constant gaze of everyone around her made her nearly shriek under

side won and everyone managed to buy her bumbling excuse for

to be doing more harm than good. If it's resources the Alliance needs, they can just tax them

bothered in this world, especially if they paid their dues, but nobles had some responsibility to render. If they proved to

the loyalty of the Nation's strongest, and five Otherworlders who were readily on their side, they could find a way to obtain the resources they required without needing to buckle

Conrad and Vida tolerating

seem. Actions like those cascade down and cause consequences that would be difficult to contain, even

take the risk,

listen to the troubling reason that caused the Head Warrior to display signs of

Councilors and the aristocrats of the time, which preserved their lives and

termination of this agreement would be if they were found doing something borderline illegal—that is, against

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

but the binding vow prevents us from taking any radical action against them, or any new noble