An Extra’s POV

'I hope Alicia didn't take it the wrong way.'

As Rey teleported to the official KariBlanc Premises on the surface, he had that thought swirling in his mind.

'I just can't afford for her to find out…'

Rey pondered on why he just couldn't tell her about his identity as Ralyks, but he reckoned it was the same reason why she didn't tell him about the entire thing with Billy.

'It'll lead to a whole spectrum of conversations.'

Rey would have to reveal some of his involvements, by consequence, and she might not approve.

The truth was… he was telling too many lies.

'It's a risk. I just… don't want her to see me any other way…'

Rey entered the reception area of the building and was greeted by a pretty woman who recognized him well.

He was donning his Ralyks costume, after all.

"Sir Aldred and Lord Blanc aren't present at the moment." The lady said with an official smile.

Whether it was on the surface or in the Black Market, Ralyks would always be treated with utmost respect.

As a result, even the lady before him was trembling as she spoke.

"Where are they?" Rey's deep voice went forth as he tried not to look at the lady too much so as not to make her too uncomfortable.

"They're in the Black Market sorting through a few things. They told me to make you very comfortable and entreated that you wait for them… if that pleases you, of course."

Rey slowly nodded as he crossed his arms and sighed.

'Seems there's a lot to be done. I guess that's understandable…'

He found it to be a waste of time to simply wait around for them to arrive. Hence, he found another way to while away time.

"Where is the residence of my… partner here?" Rey found it difficult to utter the words, but he did so anyway.

"Partner, Sir Ralyks?"

"Yes. The very beautiful lady that is affiliated with me."

Rey couldn't call her "Esme" or "Half-Elf" since no one here properly knew of her identity.

she knows that I know.' Rey stroked his chin

Stats of your target, but since my own Appraisal Skill is under [Doppel],

probably didn't know that he

'Should I change that?'

in this building. The Lord thought it would be safer and better to move her

Rebal already told

so he jumped to his feet and looked at the woman who

to her

meet him. He just wanted

casual discussion, I

*******

a few moments, but Rey now found

luxurious, as expected of the KariBlanc Group, and the entrance before him was painted

here,

'Ahh…'

at this moment that he

entered

first time he would be doing such a thing. He felt nervous as hell, but thankfully, that didn't stop him

I doing? It's not too late to turn back

he was feeling so awkward all of

a cool person… right? I saved her life, and it doesn't seem like

they spoke, she was pretty open

need to

all

It felt like Magic.

I've decided on something,

settled, he took in a deep

~CREAK~

—or.

was already in motion, so despite the door opening on

of

"Owww…"

ended up

a few steps back as soon as he

crimson eyes noticed Esme rubbing her pale forehead as she looked at him

was closed, probably due to her

reddened a little.' Rey's thoughts echoed inside him, and all the comportment he thought he

that [Dead Calm] wasn't active at all since he chose not

emotional crutch for

gaze totally captured by her

It was oversized, exposing a great deal of her shoulders while also reaching the very end of