An Extra’s POV

The store didn't hold a candle to its counterpart on Earth.

Perhaps that was why Rey was initially skeptical about it holding quality items.

It looked primitive, and while the design was fantastic, it didn't have that flamboyant ambiance that his homeworld's stores and malls had.

'I never went to high-end places on Earth, but even the places I went to are much better than this place.'

He couldn't blame the people here, though.

It was even unfair to compare them to Earth, to begin with.

'I'm sure places like the White House look much better than the Royal Palace. So, it only stands to reason that the marketplace would be inferior to Earth's.'

Both Rey and Noah were greeted by an attendant, who took them around and answered whatever questions they had.

Fortunately, they weren't asked to remove their masks or anything.

'They must be used to having anonymous customers…'

"I have Platinum Coins, so show me the good stuff." Rey blurted out as he found the lady showing him the common things in the store.

He wanted something better.

"A-ah! Right away sir!"

Rey and Noah were taken upstairs… to the true VIP Section of the Store.

In this place, all items began with 1 Platinum Coin. Not only was it much better designed than the ground floor, but the items all appeared better packaged—albeit they were fewer.

"Take a look around and get yourself a good-looking hooded cloak." Rey told Noah.

"Nothing more than 2 Platinum Coins."

For Rey, he planned on restricting himself to the same budget.

… That was until he actually began shopping.

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'Damnit! I wish I had more money!'

He had seen so many luxuries in the short moment of shopping that he felt downright broke despite having what many would consider a lot of money

was specially enchanted to regulate the

got a nice-looking pair of shirt, trousers, and boots

came as a set, so he found

got himself a ring worth one Platinum

hesitant to get it, but after considering how luxurious it looked, and its special effect of possessing a

people have something

look the part, he got

the checkout desk, Noah was

instructions, Noah had gotten a raven-black hooded robe which had an enchantment imbued to make him appear bigger and more intimidating

Platinum Coins for some reason, but Rey considered it to be a good

add its effects to Noah's

they were meeting could see through Noah's usual

Looks like we're all

they paid, Rey and Noah left the

the

definitely

couple of things Rey liked there, but they

up enough, there would be nothing stopping him from

******

sure this is the

in front of

"Yeah."

squinted his

would be situated in such a horrid

Unless…

black market? You didn't

"I… I didn't?"

stifled fury as he

he had conveniently left out the part

mean… what respectable establishment would collect so many Monster Cores from a stranger without asking

moment Noah said this, Rey's anger

right! I should have thought

to a regular licensed store on Earth. Unless they could verify your identity, or you

why the

No

Noah so well. If one was

I am not sure I know

eyes and

skull-like mask was scary enough, and he

that shouldn't be trifled with,

just get this