An Extra’s POV

"Sit."

Before the mighty presence that was before him, Adrien Chase had no choice but to obey.

He had been escorted by Dragons to this place—the grand office of a Lord—so the least he could do was obey the simple instructions given to him by the one he came to see.

The one who was thoughtful enough to grant him an audience.

"Huu…" As Adrien sat on the rather comfortable seat, doing his best to observe his surroundings without taking his attention away from the entity before him, he maintained his smile.

The office was splendidly designed—possessing streaks of purple, blue, and black. The carpet was exquisite, and the quality of furniture was unlike anything that could be found in any human or elven settlement.

In fact, it was almost reminiscent of Earth.

The room had an air conditioning Enchanted Item, as well as Enchanted Items for lighting, among other very useful utilities. By all means of comparison, it was not too dissimilar from a modern office.

"So… how are you enjoying the Empire so far?" The man before him asked, his voice deep and his tone smooth.

It almost felt like the clap of thunder, though.

"I just arrived on the Continent, Sir. I haven't had much time for sightseeing or anything of the sort." Adrien rightly responded, bowing his head politely in order to pay as much respect to the figure as possible.

He found that this method usually worked on those in high authority who perceived themselves as greater than those they granted an audience.

Just as expected, his actions eased a bit of the tension in the room.

"Is that so? I understand then…" Adrien was yet to take a proper look at the Lord before him, but he could see his outfit.

He wore a polished black and purple suit—one that spoke of incredible wealth and prestige. Of course, it was enchanted—as was practically every other accessory that the man donned. He had an earring in one ear, a chain, and a few rings, from what Adrien could decipher.

Adrien made sure to observe all of this very subtly.

"I will have to leave very soon, since I have a rather important meeting to attend to. So, raise your head and let's conclude this as quickly as possible."

"Understood."

the handsome and perfectly crafted face of

then… where to

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particularly sharp wit, coupled with an

human before him an audience despite the more important things he

of those three, and I have to soon leave for the meeting that is being held to explain their

deaths of his colleagues, but it wasn't like he didn't see it coming. The other Lords also probably had a fair idea what happened

dwell too much on the matter. Instead, he offered his full attention to the

my Generals first reported their unanimous decision to take in an exceptional human who sided

to garner even

fight, even though it ended in failure, he even fought off the hero of the Elves. I saw the footages, and I

too interesting

Adrien?" The Lord finally asked, his eyes burrowing deep into

be of service to the Empire… to you. If it is possible, I'd like

us? As

his head, not showing any hesitation to

like that!' Vai'zel

lot more backbone

what exactly can you offer to the Empire that would make us consider

question, a move that made Vai'zel even more intrigued by him and

research before coming here. I know about the true origins of the Dragons… as Otherworlders not native to his

The Lord's eyes widened

using your kind to battle you… by Summoning Otherworlders. I am an Otherworlder, and there are

gasped, incredibly amused by

the humans were suddenly turning the tides

However, what was more fascinating was the fact that this human was able to figure out the identity of

of H'Trae, yet you would betray them? Why?" Vai'zel asked, licking his

it doesn't matter what side I was summoned

"Oh? Fascinating!"

"...."

between both Otherworlders—Dragon and

due to the loud laughter that burst out of his flapping

amusing, you