An Extra’s POV

The rest of the discourse with Rebal went smoothly; as he essentially gave details regarding the strategy he wanted to employ.

It was well thought out, and Rey ended up agreeing to all of it.

He was still skeptical about trusting the Mercenary Gang, and he found a lot of the information on them to be dubious, but he trusted the words of the more experienced man in the room.

At the final parts of the meeting, Rebal Blanc made one final request of him.

"Since we desperately need cash for our plans—especially with the Mercenary Gang—we'll need to engage in a few trades. We would like you to guard our caravans as they pass through our trade route."

According to Rebal, a lot had been happening to interfere with the transportation of their merchandise.

It was becoming a bother at this point—and the company was securing heavy losses as a result.

"With you protecting our Items, we are guaranteed that they'll arrive at their destination."

It was a sensible plan, and Rey agreed readily to it.

He was curious about one thing, though.

"What about the goods you wanted to sell to the Elves? Didn't you have it in some kind of warehouse in the East?"

"Ahhh…" Rebal's troubled face said enough to show that all was no well.

"Still no contact?"

"None." Rebal shook his head and sighed. "But we have confirmation that those goods have practically fallen into the hands of the enemy."

Unless they could turn the fight around and gain more ground, they couldn't hope to access them anytime soon.

"Isn't there a likelihood that they'll try to contact the Elves and sell the goods for themselves?"

Rebal nodded, more wrinkles appearing on his face.

in the trade knows about our business with them, except you. We also have a secret place where we conduct business with the Elves—one

Rebal had to say, though, he wouldn't have made

reach out to the enemy side and they'll be able to

was a loss waiting to

to some kind of interference, probably caused

what alerted them that the place had fallen into the

would lose so much money. If they acted too fast, they could

fought very hard

done guarding your merchandise to its destination, would it be alright to check out the warehouse? I won't

of his intentions, the man

trust

is… if you attack them in our old warehouse, then it could trigger their side and lead to the

was being very careful with his actions, considering how delicate things

this is the best way to go about things.' Rey nearly sighed under

he was on their side, but it seemed they were still intent on being

can

any significant action, and I'll ensure to remain hidden. Plus, even if I act, I'll ensure it isn't tied at all to the KariBlanc

total stranger, the enemy side would attribute

careful." He added words of assurance, causing the man before him to heave a

under, Sir

"It's fine."

pleased by how

it was time for the most immediate

protect your goods?" Rey asked in his deep 'Ralyks'

plan on departing under the canopy of darkness, so in

he heard

be going to a nearby

in order to avoid the compulsory tolls and

meant the journey would be a tad more

Rey didn't mind, though.

I be protecting the

improve speed and to reduce the chances of being detected, we would