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.

know they'll be surprised, but it's simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in the Royal Estate. This will boost my

his connections. He would pretend as if they were his agents, and that they would

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

slaves to

all my

That was his rationale.

that! I never imagined

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

them vague and half-assed words to imply

Yuri nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

done as

overenthusiastic, but at this point he was too tired and drained

end, I'll just come for them with the force

would turn against him,

by the way. I would like to

smile to widen even more, almost as if it would

glad that his gift from the previous day had

that wasn't the case at

back here for a very long time! It's

was all there was to his desire to

discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place to

to walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred behind

me a moment to call our agents to

escort Rey by herself, and the cutie

start heading there first. Don't keep me

this, Aldred bowed

saw this and smiled underneath his mask. He glanced at

set up his defenses at

get this over

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Ralyks… you truly are far more

man walking with his escort in

about the Royal Council's corruption, talkless

Royal Palace, it was clear that he was in on their involvement in the