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.

make it seem like I have connections in the Royal Estate.

the guards were his connections. He would pretend as if they were

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

his initial plan was to leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so they could

way I solve all my problems without being directly

That was his rationale.

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

he knew he wouldn't have to put up with the acts

to imply that the guards were on

nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

done

point he was too tired

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

would turn against him,

way. I would like to purchase a considerable

smile to widen even more, almost as if it

gift from the previous day had convinced Rey—or rather

that wasn't the

long time! It's best I

there was to

had a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the

walk away, leaving an

our agents to pick up

would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's

heading there first. Don't keep me

said this,

underneath his mask. He glanced at the young lady

set up his defenses at any

just get this over

********

more amazing than I

stood and watched the man walking with his escort in

never expected him to know about the Royal Council's corruption,

was clear