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

would pretend as if they were

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

slaves to the Royal

solve all my problems without

That was his rationale.

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

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

and half-assed words to imply

nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done

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

just come for them

that they would turn against him,

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

more, almost as if it would rip

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

that wasn't the case

very long time! It's best I

was all there was to

he figured KariBlanc was the best place to

us leave." Rey began to walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred

a moment to call our agents to pick up

by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's

I'll start heading there

Rey said this,

this and smiled underneath his mask. He glanced at the young lady

up his

just get this

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more amazing than I gave

walking with his escort in

expected him to know about the Royal Council's corruption,

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