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

you stay out of this. The current situation is very dangerous. It's too… gory and

see him killing people, or experience bloodshed

looked too pure

worry about me, Rey. I have seen my fair share

was still

a burden and is trying

in front of you. And as the

the moment he heard such

the calm look on Esme's face as she said

Mercenary Gang… what they did in my town

Rey felt conflicted.

and he genuinely wanted her to be by

also

'What should I do?'

no way of knowing what my friends look like. I know them, and they know me. Wouldn't it be better if I came with you on your search for

was the last nail on the coffin

to keep her away from the battlefield

appeared excited, almost like a little child,

suppose you're right. You'll follow me

grew bigger and

squint just to

you! Thank you so much! I'll try not to get in

his decision—to the point that Rey

was too tired to address

talk to the relevant people in this place to

she could conceal her identity when they were

allow her to somehow keep up with me. I should consider

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

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

risks, but they also

have a

at Esme, who now had a curious look

wear your mask around

"Eh?"

anything, right? Plus, you're pretty much acting like yourself now, so there's no need to keep it

a bead of sweat form on his face as he digested the question

wrong

pretty much already knew enough to render his Ralyks