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.

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

all Rebal had to say, though, he wouldn't

they can just reach out to the

was a loss waiting

to some kind of interference, probably caused by a barrier

was what alerted them that the place had fallen

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

very hard to maintain

would it be alright to check out the warehouse? I won't engage

of his intentions, the man still had a

not trust me?'

capabilities, Sir Ralyks. In fact, I am certain you can handle yourself perfectly well. But, the problem is… if you attack them in our old warehouse, then

Rebal's perspective. The man was being very careful with his actions, considering how delicate things

to go

the KariBlanc Group to be a bit more daring, especially since he was on their side, but it seemed they

I can

hidden. Plus, even if I act, I'll ensure it isn't tied at all

would attribute the blame to the KaroBlanc Group, or any other member

assurance, causing the man before him to heave a

under, Sir Ralyks.

"It's fine."

two people before him seemed pleased by how

it was time

your goods?" Rey

on departing under the canopy of darkness, so

he heard

to a nearby city—a night's

to avoid the compulsory tolls and inspection conducted at major travel

meant the journey would be a tad more

Rey didn't mind, though.

I be protecting

intend to have as little people as possible in the caravan, to improve speed and to reduce the chances of being detected, we would like