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.

*******

'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

a fur-coat for 1 Platinum Coin. It was specially enchanted to

also got a nice-looking pair of shirt,

a set, so

a ring

how luxurious it looked, and its

rich people have

to look the part, he

checkout desk, Noah was already waiting for

robe which had an enchantment imbued to

but Rey considered it to be

its effects to Noah's [Projection], it

they were meeting could see through Noah's usual disguise.

like

they paid, Rey and Noah left the store and went

again next time!" They heard the voice of their attendant as

I'm definitely

liked

there would be nothing stopping him from

******

this is

Noah were standing in front of

"Yeah."

squinted his eyes

would be situated in such

Unless…

the black market? You didn't tell me you sold it to the

"I… I didn't?"

as he listened to

town and marketplace, he had conveniently left out the part where it

Monster Cores from a stranger without asking

this, Rey's anger sizzled

right! I should

they could verify your identity, or you were

why the Black

No refunds.

scam Noah so well. If one was inexperienced in the way

I am not sure I know what I'm doing

narrowed his eyes and

he was also garbed in

looked like an important person that shouldn't be trifled with, and the same applied to

set. Let's just get this over