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.

was discussed there

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you, Rey. No, all of you." Brutus bowed

remained at the entrance, and while everyone was excitedly proceeding in, either relaxing on the parlor's couch, or opting

He re-emphasized his position before raising his

Just showed up

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

your concern, of course, but your presence in that

the students got a bit of perspective on what was going on behind the scenes.

power in the Alliance—both politically and in terms of force." The only blond girl among them asked. "If they're getting in

her with shocked faces. Belle was the cutest thing in the room, yet

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

was… like strip 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 the wealth that makes them so influential,

panicked face leaked a bead of sweat or two, and the constant gaze

seemed her cute side won and everyone managed to buy her

than good. If it's resources the Alliance needs, they can just tax them harder or forcibly take the resources

rich weren't particularly bothered in this world, especially if they paid their dues, but nobles had some responsibility to render. If they proved to be overbearing, stripping them of their title

on their side, they could find

why? Why were Conrad and Vida tolerating

like those cascade down and cause consequences that would be difficult to contain,

were willing to take the risk, there's also

to listen to the

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

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

far, the nobles had done no such thing; at

binding vow prevents us from taking any radical action against