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

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

so many

to leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so they could

I solve all my problems without being

That was his rationale.

imagined you also… ah… I

what Aldred was thinking in his head, but he knew he wouldn't have to

them vague and half-assed words to imply that the guards were on his payroll…

nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

done as

point he was too tired and drained

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

doubted that they would turn against

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

even more, almost as if it

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

wasn't the case at

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

was to his desire to

he also had a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place to

to walk away, leaving

to call our agents

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

start heading there

said this,

his mask. He glanced at the young

ready to set up his

get this over

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Ralyks… you truly are far more amazing than I

Aldred stood and watched the man walking with his

Royal Council's corruption, talkless of

Royal Palace, it was clear that he was in on