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.

simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in the Royal Estate. This will

as if they were his agents, and that they would help him preserve the 'merchandise' in

transporting so many people, it's bound

leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so

my problems without being

That was his rationale.

like that! I never imagined you also… ah… I

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

imply that the guards were

nodded

"We understand perfectly."

And

will be done as you

but at this point he was too tired and drained to venture into

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

doubted that they would turn against

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

even more, almost as if it would rip open his

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

the case

coming back here for a very long time! It's best

was to his

a discount, he figured KariBlanc was the best

Rey began to walk away, leaving an awestruck Aldred

me a moment to call our agents to pick up

gestured to Yuri so she would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's side

heading there

said this,

glanced at the

set up his defenses at

get this

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you truly are far more amazing than I gave you credit

with his

the Royal Council's corruption, talkless

about the Royal Palace, it was clear that he