An Extra’s POV

The deal was sealed after that.

Aldred Winsley used an Enchanted Item to calculate just how many Monster Cores existed in each sack, and by multiplying them with the agreed-upon price, they arrived at the selling price.

A whooping 4,650 Platinum Coin!

'I still can't believe this…'

Rey was trying his best to remain composed after hearing such an absurd number, but his heart remained unsteady.

Adding that to his balance of 1,051 Platinum Coins, he now possessed 5,701 Platinum Coins in total.

'I never thought I'd get this much in a single go… talkless of now!'

Rey felt like a scammer, but he didn't feel the slightest bit bad.

Why would he?

This was the Black Market for a reason.

'Once the influx of Monster Cores arrive, these guys will be at a loss. I should probably avoid coming here for the time being…'

Rey smiled internally, realizing he had made enough money for now.

Training was what came next, so distractions like this were unnecessary.

"As always, it is a pleasure doing business with you." Aldred's voice woke him from his deep thoughts.

The deal had been completed, but they were both still in the lounge.

Staff had come to take away the Monster Cores, and also give him his money. At this point, Rey felt like he was overstaying his welcome.

'I should be leaving now…'

He rose to his feet in a slow, dignified manner. Aldred's gaze was on him the entire time.

"Likewise. I'm leaving now." He said in a monotone.

At this point, Aldred jumped to his feet—almost as if he hadn't expected their dear seller to leave so soon.

stay a bit longer? I would

places

among the few who would be late for Adonis'

was already in enough hot water

bad for my Extra Image if I keep having attention drawn

to leave as early as

suck if the influx of Monster Cores happened while he was still in

safety,

products? You're our esteemed seller, so it would be our greatest pleasure to show you some of what we have

tell that they were baiting him to be a customer of

way, the relationship could

harm in seeing what they have,

was looking for good

heard how Enchanted Items were lifesavers for Adventurers, and that even a weakling could be unbelievably strong with the right

even with my

current abilities and make up for his

"Fine. Let me see."

Rey was interested, and he didn't hesitate

point, Rey felt like the man he had first been introduced to, and the new Aldred he was seeing were too different

being around stronger and richer people does to

him a little of

Aldred for his actions. He's doing it for the sake

Billy, his own motives were

any case, I'm happy I got to cut away from that guy

only imagine if Billy was still his friend, and how he would have been limited in a host of ways as a

to go out… and

friends with certain people is that they tend to rub

try to force me

see his life being so much

which I would like best, to be honest. But like this, I have

He was richer too.

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fellow to their shopping area—the place reserved for

Store like this, there was no way to escape

weren't meant for all eyes

only for the