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.

they'll be surprised, but it's simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in the

if they were his agents, and that they would help him preserve

so many people, it's

leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so they could

solve all my

That was his rationale.

So it's like that! I never imagined you

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

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

and Yuri nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

done as you

this point he was too tired

fail on their end, I'll just come for them with

would

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

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

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

that wasn't the

long time! It's best I take as

was all there was to his desire to

he figured

began to walk away, leaving an awestruck

call our agents to

gestured to Yuri so she would escort Rey by herself, and the

heading there first. Don't keep

Rey said this, Aldred

He glanced at the young lady

ready to set up his

just get this over

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more amazing than I gave

with his

about the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being

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