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

It was specially enchanted to regulate the wearer's temperature—whether cold or hot—so he could stop worrying

nice-looking pair of shirt, trousers, and boots

a set, so he found that

himself a ring worth one

get it, but after considering how luxurious it looked, and its special

rich people have

had to look the part, he

desk, Noah was already waiting

had an enchantment imbued to make him appear

Coins for some reason, but Rey considered it

its effects to Noah's [Projection],

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

Looks like we're

Noah left the store and went their

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

I'm definitely

were a couple of things Rey liked there, but they were far above his

would be nothing

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you're sure this

and Noah were standing in front of

"Yeah."

his eyes

respectable business place would be situated in

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

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

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

moment Noah said this, Rey's

he's right! I should

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

the

questions. No refunds. No

was inexperienced in the way of the Black Market, they would suffer

sure I know what

eyes and hardened his

enough, and he was also garbed in

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

set. Let's just get this