An Extra’s POV

"Is there any progress with finding any member of my Orphanage?"

Rey shook his head at the question.

To be honest, he hadn't even gotten to that issue yet. The Criminal Underworld was vast, and there were a lot of things to settle first.

If he didn't, things could spiral out of control.

"I figured." She heaved a sigh.

It wasn't one of disappointment or frustration, but more like her reaction anytime she got something off her chest.

"Thanks for all of this, Rey. I appreciate it greatly."

He shrugged, smiling under his mask.

In the past, he only really bothered because it was an imperative given by the System. But, at the moment, his disposition had changed a little.

'I genuinely want to help her.'

"I'll keep searching, don't worry." He gave her an exaggerated thumbs-up, which made her giggle a little more.

He still couldn't believe that the same girl he thought was an emotionless doll could display such emotions.

'I wonder what face she makes to Asher and the staff at KariBlanc.' Rey found himself thinking amusedly.

He quickly shook off the distracting thoughts and returned his attention to the serious present.

"Is there anything I can do to help, though?"

'Hm? Where's this coming from?' Rey wondered as he stared at Esme upon hearing her abrupt question.

"I don't want to keep on being a liability. Besides… things are pretty boring and uneventful here."

Esme explained how she never really did anything but stay in her room all day.

She was also lonely and tired of having to stay quiet. Plus, her unease was building up every time she had to be with the 'bad people.'

There was also the fact that she felt anxious about her friends and family, yet she wasn't actively doing anything for them.

"I know it's selfish, but I really want to help in the search."

and shook his

this. The current situation is very dangerous.

didn't want Esme to see him killing people, or experience bloodshed

too pure

have to worry about me, Rey. I have seen my

still

probably feels like a burden and is trying

raped in front of you. And as the man climaxes, he decapitates

moment he heard such a graphic

was the calm look on Esme's face as

Gang… what they did in my

Rey felt conflicted.

he

also recognized

'What should I do?'

what my friends look like. I know them, and they know me. Wouldn't it be better if I came with

the last nail on the coffin

no longer had any concrete excuse to keep her away from the

fine." She appeared excited, almost like a

suppose you're right. You'll follow me

smile grew bigger and

almost made Rey squint just to look at

so much! I'll try not to get in your

Rey was convinced

to address it at the

talk to the relevant people in this place to outfit you in something

conceal her identity when

keep up with me. I should consider her protection as

thought a little, he realized there was no real reason for him to worry too

let Alicia and the rest go on the Raid, there's nothing stopping me

risks, but they

a

out of his thoughts and looked at

do you still wear your mask around

"Eh?"

you or anything, right? Plus, you're pretty much acting like yourself now, so

sweat form on his face as he digested the

wrong

much already knew enough to render