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's simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in

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

slaves to the

I solve all my problems without being

That was his rationale.

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

his head, but he knew he wouldn't have to put up with the acts that came with his current image for

and half-assed words to imply that the guards were on his payroll… or something

nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

will be done as

overenthusiastic, but at this point he was too tired and drained to venture

on their end, I'll just come for them

doubted that they would turn against him,

your Store, by the way. I would like to purchase

widen even more, almost as if it would rip

been glad that his gift from the previous day had convinced Rey—or rather Ralyks—to

wasn't the case

here for a very long time! It's best I take as

was to his desire to

had a discount, he figured KariBlanc was

Rey began to walk away, leaving an

me a moment to call our agents

by herself, and

heading there first. Don't

said this, Aldred bowed

glanced at the young lady by his

was ready to set up his

just get

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you truly are far more amazing than I gave

Aldred stood and watched the man walking with his escort in the distance, he felt

know about the Royal Council's

clear that he was in on their involvement in