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.

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

were his connections. He would pretend as if they were his agents, and that they would help him preserve the 'merchandise'

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

the slaves to the Royal Estate so they

my problems without being

That was his rationale.

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

Aldred was thinking in his head, but he knew he wouldn't have to put up with the acts that

imply that the guards were on his payroll… or

Yuri nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

will be done as you

point he was too tired and drained to venture

just come for them with the force of

that they would turn against him,

way. I would like to purchase a considerable amount of Items." Rey

caused Aldred's smile to widen even more, almost as

glad that his gift from the previous day

that wasn't the case at

here for a very long time! It's best

there was to his desire to

a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best place to do

to walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred behind

moment to call our agents

herself, and the

there

this,

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

was ready to set up his defenses at

just get this over

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you truly are far more amazing than I

the man walking with his escort in

Royal Council's corruption, talkless of

it was clear that he was in on