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."

knew life wasn't as simple as that, but for the sake of the

a relief." Esme smiled, though her gaze still seemed

it? Then why is she looking like that? Come to think of it… I know nothing

the System said she was a Half-Elf, she looked pretty

didn't even have pointy ears or blond hair that

girl. Perhaps even a princess

special.' With

story? How did you end up where I

was curious about, that was the first and

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

To be honest, it's nothing too special." As Esme spoke, her gaze seemed to

emotionless face made it seem like a

I grew

Because they

nodded with some hidden enthusiasm

endearing seeing her, with

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

her time in the Orphanage.

mutually beneficial arrangement

the kids there. Most of the people I grew

explain some mundane activities that they

go on forever, but he didn't

He couldn't.

"I… was happy then."

that radiated

soon discarded as soon as she continued her

bright face, and her

horrors that came next, even Rey felt

by Bandits. They called themselves

Rey recognized the name.

be the strongest force in the Criminal Underworld, and were often hired by top players—including the Obsidian

think they would

very eyes. The men were mercilessly executed on the spot,

see Esme tremble as she shared the

despite how pained she looked, not a

also seemed clear despite how many