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.

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

as if they were his agents, and that they would

so many people, it's bound to draw attention. This is the best

plan was to leave the slaves to the Royal

all my problems without being

That was his rationale.

imagined you also… ah… I shouldn't have

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

imply that

Yuri nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

done as you

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

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

they would turn

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

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

have been glad that his gift from the previous day

that wasn't the

back here for a very long

was all there was to his desire to

discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place

us leave." Rey began to walk away, leaving an

call our agents

escort Rey by herself, and

there first. Don't keep

this,

this and smiled underneath his mask. He glanced at the young lady by his

ready to set up his defenses at

get this over

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more amazing

his escort

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

Palace, it was clear