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

end, he selected a fur-coat for 1 Platinum Coin. It was specially enchanted to regulate the wearer's temperature—whether cold or hot—so he

a nice-looking pair of shirt, trousers, and boots for 1 Platinum

came as a set, so

got himself a ring worth one

considering how luxurious it looked, and its special effect of possessing a Storage Unit, he

all rich people have something

he had to look the part,

the checkout desk, Noah was already waiting

which had an enchantment imbued to make him appear bigger and more intimidating

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

to Noah's [Projection],

was possible that the person they were meeting could see through Noah's

like

and Noah left the store and went their

time!" They heard the voice of their attendant as

definitely coming

couple of things Rey liked there, but they

saved up enough, there would be nothing stopping him from

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sure this

Noah were standing in front of a

"Yeah."

his

business place would be situated in such a

Unless…

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

"I… I didn't?"

furrowed his brow in stifled fury as he listened to

divulged everything about his adventures in the town and marketplace, he had conveniently left out the

many Monster Cores from a stranger without asking questions or verifying their

this, Rey's anger

he's right! I should have

licensed store on Earth. Unless they could verify your

why the

questions. No

was why they were able to scam Noah so well. If one was inexperienced in the way of the Black Market,

I know what

eyes and

and he was also

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

set. Let's just get