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."

but for the sake of the innocent-looking girl in front of

Esme smiled, though her

she looking like that? Come to think of it… I

the System said she was a Half-Elf,

ears or blond

REALLY pretty girl. Perhaps

lie. She's definitely special.' With that in mind, Rey proceeded with his

story? How did you end up where I found

things he was curious about, that was the first

can at least get a glimpse into her background and figure out her

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

emotionless face made it seem like a

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

Because they

hidden enthusiasm the

a little endearing seeing her, with

anyone who wanted to adopt a child. I became

that she indeed enjoyed her time in the Orphanage. They were probably the only

such, it was a mutually beneficial arrangement for

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

activities that they did

go on forever, but

He couldn't.

"I… was happy then."

look into the distance, and the sweet smile that radiated from her face as she recollected

were soon discarded as soon as she

over her bright face, and her eyes darkened

she explained the horrors that came next, even Rey

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

they would

so many people before my very eyes. The men were mercilessly executed on the spot, and the women were… were…

could see Esme tremble

trying her hardest to control her emotions, and despite how pained she looked, not a single tear

clear despite