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.

dangerous and capable, so

seemed like prey to the guy who duped him

in the

the first step, and Noah slowly trailed behind

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

you gawking? You've been here before, haven't

"W-well… not really…"

Noah

the Affiliate

by the structure! In

his actions, but

Pathetic excuses.

guy really got

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

have gotten his

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

lied about

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

while glancing all across the

one really needed to

the counter while bending slightly to improve his intimidating

here to… sell some products." He said in a

eyes glowed behind

proceed to the far end of

said with such a dull monotone that

is

this store had seen all kinds of faces—some bad, some ugly, some far worse—over the course of

probably wasn't the wisest thing to stir up conflict in such a high-key establishment like

the counter to proceed according to the instructions

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

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

glasses on, and he was busy writing some things

likely the details

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

note that Wholesale begins with over a thousand pieces. There's Bulk Retail if that's what

insult my intelligence any further." Rey snapped, his eyes

"I-I apologize."