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.

be surprised, but it's simple. I'll make it seem like I have

guards were his connections. He would pretend as if they were his agents, and that they would help him preserve the 'merchandise'

foothold in town. And if they're transporting so many people, it's bound to draw

slaves to the Royal Estate so they could

my problems without being

That was his rationale.

So it's like that! I never imagined

what Aldred was thinking in his head, but he knew he wouldn't have to put up with the acts

such, he gave them vague and half-assed words to imply that the guards were on his

nodded attentively,

"We understand perfectly."

And

will be done

this point he was too tired and drained to venture

on their end, I'll just come for them

doubted that they would turn against

business in your Store, by the way. I would like to purchase a

almost as if it

must have been glad that his gift from the previous day had convinced Rey—or rather Ralyks—to

wasn't the case at

on coming back here for a very long time! It's best I take as much as I can

all there was to his

also had a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place to

walk away, leaving an awestruck

our

and the cutie rushed to Rey's side in what seemed like

I'll start heading there first. Don't

Rey said this, Aldred

glanced at the young lady by his

to set up his

get this over

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you truly are far more amazing than I gave you credit

watched the man walking with his escort

about the Royal Council's corruption,

Ralyks spoke about the Royal Palace, it was clear