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.

it seem like I have connections in

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

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

was to leave the slaves to

I solve all my

That was his rationale.

never imagined you also… ah…

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

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

nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done

their behavior to be a little overenthusiastic, but at this point he

their end, I'll just come

they would turn against him,

some business in your Store, by the way. I would like to purchase a considerable amount of Items." Rey swiftly changed the

smile to widen even more, almost

gift from the previous day had convinced Rey—or rather

that wasn't the

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

all there was to

he figured KariBlanc was

to walk away, leaving

a moment to call our

so she would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's side in what

start heading there first. Don't

Rey said this, Aldred

smiled underneath his mask. He glanced at the young lady by his

was ready to set up his

just get

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truly are far more amazing than I gave you credit

stood and watched the man walking with his escort in

the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being involved in

clear that he was