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.

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

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

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

initial plan was to leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so

solve all my problems without

That was his rationale.

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

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

to imply that the guards were on his payroll… or

Yuri nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

will be done

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

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

that they would turn against

I would like to purchase a

almost as if it would rip

glad that his gift from the previous day had convinced Rey—or

that wasn't the case

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

was all there was to his desire

discount, he figured KariBlanc was the

us leave." Rey began to walk away, leaving

me a moment to call our agents

by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's side in what seemed

I'll start heading there first.

Rey said this,

He glanced at the young lady

set up his defenses at

get this over

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truly are far more amazing

man walking with his

never expected him to know about the Royal Council's corruption, talkless of being involved in

Palace, it was clear that he was in on their