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.

like I

if they were his agents,

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

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

solve all my problems without being

That was his rationale.

it's like that! I never imagined you

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

half-assed words to imply

nodded attentively,

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done

point he was too tired and drained to venture into it any

their end, I'll just come for them

that they would turn

by the way. I would like

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

must have been glad that his gift from the previous day had convinced

that wasn't the case at

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

was to

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

Rey began to walk away,

to call our

to Yuri so she would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to

start heading there

Rey said this,

his mask. He glanced at the young

was ready to set up his defenses

just get this over

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are far more amazing than I

the man walking with his escort in

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

the Royal Palace, it was clear that he was in on their involvement