An Extra’s POV

Rey knew there were good people in the world.

He considered Alicia a good person, and to an extent… he thought he wasn't too bad either.

Perhaps he had a few gray areas in his life, but he knew for sure that people like Alicia would not stand for evil actions.

Still…

'When push comes to shove, we sometimes have to make certain decisions that could be considered evil.'

There were quite a number of people in the world he came from who argued for the rights of animals, especially appealing to the fact that some were highly intelligent and sentient.

This group of people proved that animals indeed felt emotions and pain; and in fact, we're capable of feelings like love and attachment.

They were highly complex beings.

Yet… people killed them every day. They did so for various reasons—like sustenance, enjoyment, or dietary requirements.

Genuinely nice and downright pleasant people would consume the very animals that were said to be sentient.

Rey didn't know which path was right or wrong.

He only knew one thing.

'This is just the way life is.'

And so, as he looked at the girl before him, truly empathizing with her for the horrors she suffered, he couldn't help but feel a little numbness inside him.

'I don't think I would ever go that far with humans, but…'

If intelligent Monsters were happily living in their territory—without bothering anyone—he wouldn't hesitate to kill them.

His reason for doing so would be justifiably simple.

—EXP!

Just as people consumed animals to survive, Rey didn't mind killing Monsters to get stronger.

It was unfair on the Monsters who—if left alone—would have lived out their lives in relative peace.

However, Rey didn't care.

'The same Monsters would do the same under similar or certain circumstances.'

As he looked at the girl before him talking about Good and Bad people, he wondered what it would take for her to take a life or torture someone.

was a terrible thought to have—especially when

he couldn't help but

others, but

stop talking, he realized he had to say something

don't think they were among

"They took

"I see…"

felt a slight pinching sensation

the case, it's probably already too late for them. They would have already

Esme's, then by capturing Evals Redart, it was possible that the

there was a chance they were still at the

just have to get the addresses and connect the

just ask the Royal Council for the information they had

know why I am thinking of going so

want now?" He blurted out, staring

a few seconds, she kept

guard, so she was taking her time

Then—

proper home. To be

—She gave her response.

I'm guessing she means the

already suspected she would say such a thing, so he recognized that aiding her with this task would make the

should get whatever rewards are waiting for me once

people here have treated me kindly, and they've done everything to make me comfortable.

smile tugging at his lips as he imagined Asher ordering all of Esme's attendants to do their jobs

'That guy…'

such luxury in all my life. But… I don't feel

up as he saw her honest face speak to him without hints of

conversation, she hadn't shown even the slightest hint

she's convinced I'm trustworthy?'

reunite with my friends and family that were separated from me. I want to rebuild that orphanage and live there with them. That… is

a simple task; not too

be easy. The tough part

of them, but if he could get most of them—maybe half—then that would be

of the rest

I can half ass

feeling that unless Esme

Hopefully it won't be too much

like he was a cold-hearted monster or anything, but Rey had learned a long time ago

could find all her friends, but there was

if I set my

my best to find them." The moment he said this, Esme's

be a little patient, but I'll