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

a relief." Esme smiled,

why is she looking like that? Come

was a Half-Elf, she looked

even have pointy ears or blond hair that Elves were

really, REALLY pretty girl. Perhaps even

special.' With that in mind, Rey proceeded with

did

was curious about, that was the

and figure out her origins. Maybe

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

face made it seem like a

never knew my real parents. I was found and raised by the Orphanage where I grew up. Many times, families

they were

with some hidden enthusiasm the moment

felt a little endearing seeing her, with her stoic face, display

I aided them in properly appraising anyone who wanted to adopt a child. I became indispensable to

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

was a mutually beneficial arrangement for

roles in the Orphanage and took care of the kids there. Most of the people I

to explain some mundane activities that they

go on forever, but he didn't

He couldn't.

"I… was happy then."

sweet smile that radiated from her face as she recollected the good

were soon discarded

cloud came over her bright face, and her eyes

horrors that came next, even

They called themselves members of the Mercenary

Rey recognized the name.

rumored to be the strongest force in the Criminal Underworld, and were often hired

didn't think they would

my very eyes. The men were

see Esme tremble as she

and despite

seemed clear despite how