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 they won't

seemed like prey to the guy who duped him

the past is in the past.

step, and Noah slowly trailed

entered the store, and once again, were made to gawk at

are you gawking? You've been here

"W-well… not really…"

Noah conveniently left out when he was

outside and let the Affiliate do the entire thing

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

to justify his actions, but all

Pathetic excuses.

really got

was very large, and several products were sold—all

gotten his Invisible Necklace from this

Noah if he had asked the 'Affiliate' to get it

about the

past is in the past." to

all

were tons of cashiers, so no one

hand on the counter while bending slightly to improve

some products." He said in a straightforward

eyes glowed behind the black

proceed to the far end of the

such a dull monotone that Rey was convinced

is

this store had seen all kinds of faces—some bad, some ugly, some far worse—over the course of business, so they probably weren't intimidated

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

the counter to proceed according

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

the type of sale. Wholesale or Retail." Rey

he was busy

the details of

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

with over a thousand

Wholesale means. Don't insult my intelligence any further." Rey snapped, his eyes glowing behind

"I-I apologize."