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."

as simple as that, but for the sake of the innocent-looking girl in front of him,

Esme smiled, though her gaze still

is she looking like that? Come to

was a Half-Elf,

ears or blond hair that Elves

Perhaps even a princess

With that in

you tell me your story? How did you end up where

were a bunch of things he was curious about,

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

special." As Esme spoke, her gaze seemed to

face made it seem like

where I grew up. Many times, families would

Because they were

some hidden enthusiasm the moment Rey asked the

her, with her stoic face, display so much

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

enjoyed her time in

was a mutually beneficial arrangement for

adult, I took on more important roles in the Orphanage and took care of the

activities that they did in

on forever, but he

He couldn't.

"I… was happy then."

radiated from

were soon discarded as soon as she continued her

dark cloud came over her bright

explained the horrors that came

Bandits. They called themselves members of

Rey recognized the name.

strongest force in the Criminal Underworld, and were

think they would be mere

were mercilessly executed on the spot,

Esme tremble as she shared the

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

despite how