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.

to think of it… I don't think she knows that I know.' Rey stroked his chin a

of your target, but since my own Appraisal Skill is under [Doppel], she probably doesn't know I

didn't know that he

'Should I change that?'

building. The Lord thought it would be safer

told me…'

to his feet and looked

to

him. He just wanted to have a brief

casual discussion, I

*******

took a few moments, but Rey now found himself in front

the entrance before him was painted white, contrasted with obsidian

was here, at long

'Ahh…'

at this moment that he remembered one very

never entered a girl's room

first time he would be doing such a thing. He felt nervous as hell, but thankfully, that didn't stop him from drawing his hand close to the

am I doing? It's not too late

why he was feeling so awkward all of a

right? I saved her life, and it doesn't seem

the last time they spoke, she was pretty

need

this, all the tremors

It felt like Magic.

[Dead Calm] had something to do with it. Once I've decided on something, it helps numb the detrimental emotions associated with

thoughts settled, he took in a deep breath and proceeded to

~CREAK~

—or.

motion, so despite the door opening on its own, he had already begun to move

of that was

"Owww…"

up knocking Esme's

back as soon as he noticed

noticed Esme rubbing her pale forehead as she looked

probably due to her wincing in

think it has reddened a little.' Rey's thoughts echoed inside him, and all the

active at all since he chose not to keep it on during his activities

crutch for

managed to mutter, his gaze totally captured by her once

a pure white shirt—one that looked casual. It was oversized, exposing a great deal of her shoulders while also reaching