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. This will boost my rep

He would pretend as if they were his agents,

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

to leave the slaves to the

all my problems without being

That was his rationale.

that! I never imagined you also… ah…

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

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

and Yuri nodded attentively, spouting

"We understand perfectly."

And

done as

point he was

on their end, I'll just come

that they would turn

I would like to

to widen even more, almost as

from

wasn't the

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

all there was to his desire to

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

walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred behind

a moment to call our

would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie

I'll start heading there first. Don't keep

said this, Aldred

glanced at the young lady by his side

set up

just get

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far more amazing

with his escort in the distance,

the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being

spoke about the Royal Palace, it was clear that