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.

look dangerous and capable,

guy who duped him due to

the past is in the past. Let's

the first step, and Noah slowly trailed

and once again, were made to gawk at its

are you gawking? You've been here before,

"W-well… not really…"

Noah conveniently left

and let the Affiliate do the entire thing for

intimidated by the structure! In hindsight,

justify his actions, but all Rey

Pathetic excuses.

really got

any case, the main store was very large,

gotten his Invisible Necklace

to get

guy probably lied about the price

whispered "The past is in the

quickly reached the counter, while glancing all across the room to study it

so no one

there, Rey placed one hand on the counter while bending

sell some products." He said in a

deep, and his eyes glowed behind the black

end of the counter and speak

behind the counter said with such a dull monotone that

is

ugly, some far worse—over the course of business,

wisest thing to stir up conflict in such a

the counter

so I'd like to

Wholesale or Retail." Rey was

glasses on, and he was busy writing some

the details of Rey's

"Wholesale." Rey finally added.

over a thousand pieces. There's Bulk Retail if that's what you

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

"I-I apologize."