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.

knows that I know.' Rey

the surface-level Stats of your target, but since my own Appraisal Skill is under [Doppel], she probably doesn't know I have access to her Status

that he knew her name or

'Should I change that?'

this building. The Lord thought it would be safer and better

told me…' Rey

wanted to see her, so he jumped to his feet

to

dress up to meet him. He just wanted to have a brief conversation with her and

casual

*******

few moments, but Rey now found himself

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

was here, at

'Ahh…'

was at this moment that he remembered one

I've never entered a girl's room

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

doing? It's not too late to turn

why he was feeling so awkward all of

saved her life, and it doesn't seem like she has some

last time they spoke, she

no need to

like this, all the tremors

It felt like Magic.

I've decided on something, it helps numb the detrimental

in a deep breath and proceeded to knock on

~CREAK~

—or.

opening

of

"Owww…"

ended up knocking Esme's

took a few steps back

eyes noticed Esme rubbing her pale forehead as she

due to

inside him, and all the comportment he thought he had built up ended up

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

crutch for such

He managed to mutter, his gaze totally captured by her

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