Chapter 52 - The Hidden Enemy
Just then, the trader who had first spoken earlier opened his mouth again.
«The name's Song. I'm a pack trader.»
«Ah, I'm Jhin .»
The black-market traders only gave their surnames.
Probably another layer of self-protection to hide their true identities.
'Considering the kind of tricks they pull with contracts, it's no wonder.'
One wrong move, and they'd be doomed — and they knew it better than anyone.
Just then, among the black-market traders, the man who had introduced himself as "Jerry" suddenly approached Millie and asked,
«I thought so… You're Millie, the celebrity, right?»
«…Huh?»
Millie blinked in confusion.
«I'm a huge fan! I can't believe I'm meeting you here, of all places!»
She forced a small, strained smile.
«Ah, yes…»
«This isn't the time for small talk. Please, could you give me an autograph?»
He eagerly thrust out a bundle in front of her.
It was filthy, stained with something unpleasant.
