An Extra’s POV

'It's a good thing I took precautions earlier…'

Rey sent his gaze to the unconscious Esme, focusing on the ring that graced her finger.

'I'm sorry, Alicia. But this is to keep you safe…'

It was better for Aldred to suspect Esme as being close to him and not Alicia. That way, he could protect her and hide her identity.

'By using the ring, he'll believe she's the one I went through all this trouble for.'

However, despite all the factors, Aldred was apparently still not convinced.

At least, that was what Rey observed.

'Why else would he be concerned about Billy and Alicia that are above? He probably thinks I'm lying…'

Thankfully, Aldred didn't have any proof that it was the case.

'Still, I better be careful.' Rey thought to himself.

At the very least, he comforted himself with the fact that all of this would be over soon enough.

He just had to complete his activities here for the day.

'It's getting late already. I better wrap things up.'

"Where do you intend on transporting these slaves to, by the way?"

Once he heard the question, Rey already had the answer to give.

"The Royal Estate."

Once Rey said this, Aldred and Yuri expressed instant shock.

"Drop them in front of the gates. Once the guards see them, they'll know what to do from there."

Their eyes widened even more—especially Aldred's.

He seemed truly shocked.

simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in the Royal Estate. This will boost my

He would pretend as if they were his

have any other foothold in town. And if they're transporting so many people, it's bound to draw attention. This is

initial plan was to leave the slaves

my problems without

That was his rationale.

like that! I never imagined you also… ah… I shouldn't have expected any

but he knew he wouldn't have to put up with the

them vague and half-assed words to imply that

and Yuri nodded attentively, spouting

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done as you

found their behavior to be a little overenthusiastic, but at this point he was too tired

just come for them with the force of the

they would

by the way. I would like to purchase a considerable amount of Items." Rey swiftly

Aldred's smile to widen even more, almost as if it would

his gift from the previous

wasn't the case

a very long

was to his desire to

had a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the

walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred

me a moment to call our agents to pick up the

she would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to

heading there

Rey said this, Aldred bowed

his mask. He glanced

up

just get this

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far more amazing than I gave you

Aldred stood and watched the man walking with his escort in the distance, he felt

never expected him to know about the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being involved

clear that he was in on their involvement