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."

instantly raised his hand and shook his

situation is very dangerous.

him killing people, or

too pure

about me, Rey. I have

still

burden and is trying

they're raped in front of you. And as the man climaxes, he decapitates her

he heard such a

calm look on Esme's face as she said all of

worse than that. The Mercenary Gang… what they did in my town was

Rey felt conflicted.

he understood Esme's request, and he genuinely wanted her to be by

he also

'What should I do?'

of knowing what my friends look like. I know them, and they know me. Wouldn't it be

the last nail on the

excuse to keep her away

almost like a little

everything, I suppose you're right. You'll follow me on

smile grew bigger and her

almost made Rey squint just

Thank you so much! I'll try

point that Rey was convinced there was some other reason she wasn't

too tired to address it at the moment,

the relevant people in this place to outfit

way, she could conceal her

keep up with me. I should consider her protection as

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

be fine. If I can let Alicia and the rest go on

but they also had

have a

out of his thoughts and looked at Esme, who now had

wear

"Eh?"

know I won't betray you or anything, right? Plus, you're pretty much acting like yourself

sweat form on his face

wrong in

enough