"Is this the right place?"
I frowned as I stared at the building in front of me.
BLACK MARKET
The sign was so bright it practically blinded me.
And it wasn't some small, discreet sign either. It was enormous, decorated with flashing neon lights that alternated between red, purple, and blue.
There was even an arrow underneath it.
BLACK MARKET → 100% LEGIT ILLEGAL BUSINESS OPEN 24/7
'...They're not even trying to hide it.'
I had expected the usual black market atmosphere—dark alleyways, suspicious-looking doors, shady men lurking in the shadows, and maybe a creepy password whispered through a tiny window.
Instead, the place looked like a combination of a nightclub, shopping mall, and amusement park.
There were flashing signs everywhere.
WELCOME TO THE BLACK MARKET!
NO REFUNDS ON ILLEGAL PURCHASES!
TODAY'S SPECIAL: THREE ENERGY STONES FOR THE PRICE OF TWO!
A giant banner hanging above the entrance caught my attention.
BUY ONE CURSED ARTIFACT, GET ONE FREE!
