An Extra’s POV

"This is the place."

Rey and Noah stood in front of a massive building—one of the biggest in the area.

Of course, it wasn't more than three storeys, but it was very wide.

It was clear that a lot of activities went on in this building, and it wasn't for the faint of heart.

"You actually did business here?!"

Rey was shocked that someone as timid as Noah had the gall to try out such an intimidating structure.

"W-well, I was approached by an affiliate who brought me here."

"A-ahh… that's true."

According to Noah's story, he was initially just looking for a place to sell the Monster Cores when he was approached by a guy who told him he'd help him sell the goods.

The guy was the one who took him to this establishment and helped him through all the processes.

'That's most likely the one who was involved in the scam…'

The company must have dealt directly with the so-called Affiliate, who in turn dealt with Noah.

He probably pretended to be the seller and got to bargain with the real buyers. As a result, he was able to gain a lot of profit while relaying a smaller price to the gullible Noah.

'That's how those sorts of people make their money.'

"Shouldn't we be looking for the guy, then?" Noah asked Rey.

"Nah! There's no need. People like that are very slippery…"

Besides, it was a waste of time.

There was no real law in this place except the Unspoken Rules. As long as the seller and buyer came to a consensus about the price of an item and it was sold, that was the end of the matter.

Pursuing anything outside that would only be arbitrary.

"Now that we know exactly what we're dealing with, we can make a more informed decision."

The fact that no 'Affiliate' had approached them yet proved his point.

and capable, so

seemed like prey to the guy who duped him

is in

the first step, and Noah slowly trailed behind

again, were made to gawk at its

you gawking? You've

"W-well… not really…"

was told something that Noah

You waited outside and let the Affiliate do

very intimidated by the structure! In hindsight, I can see how bad it

his best to justify his actions, but all Rey saw

Pathetic excuses.

guy really got

store was very

gotten his Invisible Necklace

had asked the 'Affiliate' to get it for him because he could already tell that was

probably lied about the price

Rey whispered "The past is in

counter, while glancing all across the room to study

were tons of cashiers, so no one really needed to wait

one hand on the counter while

here to… sell some products." He said in

and his eyes glowed behind the black Orichalcum

end of the counter

a dull monotone that Rey was convinced

is

some ugly, some far worse—over the course of business, so they probably

Unspoken Rule existed, so it probably wasn't the wisest thing to stir up conflict in such a high-key

could see his blunder instantly and awkwardly left the counter

sell some items. It's very lucrative, so I'd like to discuss with a higher-up

or Retail."

glasses on, and he was busy writing

details

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

thousand pieces. There's

means. Don't insult my intelligence any further."

"I-I apologize."