An Extra’s POV

"I couldn't speak to them because… they were scary. Bad people… they were all bad people."

As Rey heard Esme mutter those words, he began to understand a little more about her.

'She must have seen their Alignments and noticed the Evil attached.'

Rey wasn't so sure if 'Alignments' properly made a person Good or Bad.

He remembered feeling frustrated after seeing that Billy had a 'Good' Alignment, thinking it had to be a farce.

But, in actuality, Alignments were based on the personal values of an individual and how they interacted with the world around them.

To Billy, his actions were good, but he did them in evil ways, which made him have the [Chaotic Good] Alignment.

It was his own subjective definition of 'good' mixed in with the actions of the opposite proportions.

'I think men like Asher know what kind of actions they engage in. Still, they indulge in it because it's the only path they can take or desire to take to get to their goals.'

For Asher and many members of the KariBlanc Group, Rey assumed they operated on self-interest, and they would do anything to gain profit… as long as it was in accordance with their code.

'That's why… I don't think there's any good or bad people here.'

Rey could never proclaim himself as a good person.

And he could never completely label Asher as a bad person.

In the end, they were just performing good or bad deeds using their own subjective motivations and interpretations to guide them.

'I can't tell her any of that, though.' Rey sighed internally and nodded slowly at her words.

"I understand." He could only mutter.

"I trust you because you're Neutral Good. You also saved me, so…"

As her voice trailed, he founded gaze wandering.

'Is she worried about the other slaves?' Once he had this thought, exude to comfort her a little.

"Don't worry. I saved everyone. They were taken to the Royal Estate, so they should all be with their families shortly."

sake of the innocent-looking girl in front of him, he had to

relief." Esme smiled, though her gaze still

Then why is she looking like that? Come

she was a Half-Elf, she looked pretty

pointy ears or blond hair

Perhaps even a princess of some

lie. She's definitely special.' With

How did you end

he was curious about, that

at least get a glimpse into her background and figure out her origins. Maybe even learn more

too special." As

seem like a statue

by the Orphanage where I grew up. Many times, families would want to adopt me, but I refused each

they were

some hidden enthusiasm

a little endearing seeing her, with her

and I aided them in properly appraising anyone who wanted to adopt a child. I became indispensable to them, to the point that they finally agreed to let me

smile showed Rey that she indeed enjoyed her time in the Orphanage.

a mutually beneficial arrangement

the Orphanage and took care of the kids there. Most of the people I grew up with had gone, but

mundane activities that they did in the Orphanage

thought she would go on forever, but he didn't

He couldn't.

"I… was happy then."

and the sweet smile that radiated from her face as she recollected the good times… Rey took all

those were soon discarded as soon as she continued her

her bright face,

horrors that came next, even

They

Rey recognized the name.

Criminal Underworld, and were often hired

they

so many people before my very eyes. The men were mercilessly executed

could see Esme tremble as she shared

was trying her hardest to control her emotions, and despite how pained

also seemed clear despite