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

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

pair of shirt, trousers, and boots for 1

came as a set,

a

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

rich people

had to look the

checkout desk, Noah

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

for some reason, but

effects to Noah's [Projection], it could be

were meeting could see through Noah's usual disguise. But with this, they wouldn't

like we're all

they paid, Rey and Noah left the store and

again next time!" They heard the voice

I'm definitely

were a couple of things Rey liked there, but they

he saved up enough, there would be nothing stopping him

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you're sure this

in front

"Yeah."

squinted his

place would be situated in such a horrid

Unless…

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

"I… I didn't?"

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

and marketplace, he had conveniently left out the part where

establishment would collect so many Monster Cores from

said this, Rey's anger

should

Unless they could verify your identity, or you were also licensed to trade in such goods, no official

was why the Black Market

No refunds.

well. If one was inexperienced in the way of the Black Market, they would

sure I

Rey narrowed his eyes

mask was scary enough, and he was also garbed

person that shouldn't be trifled with, and the

Let's just get this over