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, so they won't

to the guy who duped

the past is in the past.

and Noah slowly trailed behind

again, were made to

are you gawking? You've been here before,

"W-well… not really…"

Noah

outside and let the Affiliate do the entire

also very intimidated by the structure! In hindsight, I

his actions, but all

Pathetic excuses.

guy really

very large, and several

must have gotten his Invisible Necklace from this

didn't even want to ask Noah if he had asked the 'Affiliate' to

guy probably lied about the price as

Rey whispered "The past is in the past."

all across the room to

no one really needed to

Rey placed one hand on the counter while

here to… sell some products." He

eyes glowed behind the

Please proceed to the far end of the counter and speak to

a dull monotone that Rey was convinced his intimidation did not work at

is

all kinds of faces—some bad, some ugly, some far worse—over the course of business, so they

it probably wasn't the wisest thing

and awkwardly left the counter to proceed

very lucrative, so I'd like

state the type of sale. Wholesale or Retail." Rey was interrupted by the man behind

he was

details of

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

a thousand pieces. There's

intelligence any further." Rey

"I-I apologize."