I saw Jo Hye-Jin sitting quietly in the carriage while wearing her mask and even though I couldn’t see her expression, I had an idea what she was thinking. She seemed a bit anxious after accepting my sudden offer.

“Is there really a place like that?” Jo Hye-Jin asked.

“There needs to be a demand in order for there to be supply. There has to be people who need it in order for there to be people that can supply it,” I explained.

“During the three years I’ve been in Castle Rock, I’ve never heard of such a place,” she remarked.

“It’s not a black market you can find easily in cities. It’s a bit more luxurious and the place exists only for VIPs. You can find ordinary black markets in Lindel as well,” I told her.

“But still…”

“It’s usually at the border where drug trading is most active. Even on Earth, the cities close to the border between the US and Mexico are relatively exposed. I think Castle Rock’s geographical location isn’t that bad since it’s close to the Republic,” I said.

“The Republic…”

“They’re currently in a cold war, but the items that can be sold during the current situation are selling really well. Humans are animals that are capable of committing crimes no matter the place and time....