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 there was anyone's

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all of you." Brutus bowed his head the moment they entered the

entrance, and while everyone was excitedly proceeding in, either relaxing on the parlor's couch, or opting for the comfort of their rooms,

all have my gratitude." He re-emphasized his position

didn't even do anything. Just showed up and went with whatever

didn't know whether Justin was truly oblivious of the significance of what Rey did, or he was just playing dumb on purpose, but

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

on what was going on behind the scenes. Still, one student in particular

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

they looked at her with shocked faces. Belle was the cutest thing in the room, yet the vile words that proceeded from her lips completely betrayed

very quickly, as she swiftly began to rephrase her words so they would be more

Ultimately, allocation should belong to the Alliance, right? They can just destroy… I mean, sever the nobles from the wealth that

the constant

side won and everyone managed to

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

especially if they paid their dues, but nobles had some responsibility to render. If they proved to be overbearing, stripping them of their title

readily on their side, they

Why were Conrad and Vida tolerating these

and cause consequences that would be difficult to contain, even by the

take

watching as keenly as possible, to listen to the troubling reason that

a binding vow made among the Councilors and the aristocrats of the time, which preserved their lives and resources if they were to ever agree

they were found doing something borderline illegal—that is, against the

such thing; at least, not to the knowledge of the

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