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.

capable,

prey to the guy who duped him due to how uncertain and out-of-place

in the past.

took the first step, and Noah slowly trailed

entered the store, and once again,

gawking? You've been

"W-well… not really…"

Rey was told something that Noah conveniently left

waited outside and let the Affiliate do the entire thing

reliable! I was also very intimidated by the structure! In hindsight, I can see

his best to justify his actions,

Pathetic excuses.

really

store was very large, and several products were sold—all

gotten his Invisible Necklace

'Affiliate' to get

lied about the price

past is in the past." to himself as he walked

quickly reached the counter, while glancing all across the

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

the counter while bending slightly to improve his intimidating

to… sell some products." He said in

voice was deep, and his eyes glowed

far end of the counter and speak to the person

monotone that Rey was convinced his intimidation did not work

This is

had seen all kinds of faces—some bad, 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

see his blunder instantly and awkwardly left the counter

sell some items. It's very lucrative, so I'd like to

Wholesale or Retail."

had glasses on, and he was busy writing some things

the details

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

over a thousand pieces.

know what Wholesale means. Don't insult my intelligence any

"I-I apologize."