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

end, he selected a fur-coat for 1 Platinum Coin. It was specially enchanted to regulate the

of shirt, trousers, and boots for 1 Platinum

set, so he

got himself a ring worth

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

rich people have

to look the part, he got

to the checkout desk,

instructions, Noah had gotten a raven-black hooded robe which had an

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

effects to Noah's

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

like we're

they paid, Rey and Noah left the

next time!" They heard the voice of their

definitely

were a couple of things Rey liked there, but they

up enough, there would be nothing stopping

******

this is the

were standing in front of a dark alleyway, crawling with

"Yeah."

squinted his

of respectable business place would be

Unless…

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

"I… I didn't?"

in stifled fury as he listened to Noah's poor excuse

he

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

this, Rey's anger sizzled

should have

selling a bunch of very dangerous technology to a regular licensed store on Earth. Unless they could verify your identity, or you were also

why the Black

questions. No refunds.

Noah so well. If one was inexperienced in the way of the Black Market, they would suffer great

I am not sure I know what I'm

Rey narrowed his eyes and hardened

he

an important person that shouldn't be trifled with, and the same

set. Let's just get this over