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.

I'll make it seem like I have connections in the Royal

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

in town. And if they're transporting so many people, it's

the slaves

my

That was his rationale.

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

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 image for much

vague and half-assed words to imply that the guards were

Yuri nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done as

this point he was too tired and drained

they fail on their end, I'll just come for them with the force of the Royal

would turn against him,

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

even more, almost as if it would rip

been glad that his gift from the previous day

the case at

don't plan on coming back here for a very long time! It's best I

was

a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place

to walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred behind

moment to call our agents to

would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie

I'll start heading there first. Don't keep

Rey said this, Aldred bowed

mask. He glanced at the young lady by his

was ready to set up his

just get this

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are far more amazing than I gave

stood and watched the man walking with his escort

him to know about the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being

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