An Extra’s POV

Rey felt something rise within his chest every time Adrien spoke, but it was always suppressed by [Dead Calm].

His words struck some kind of chord within him.

'If it wasn't for this entire incident, I wouldn't have killed anyone…'

It was Adrien's fault that he became a killer.

'No. That's not fair. I might have had to do it eventually…'

Rey knew he had to take responsibility for his actions. However, looking at the boy before him, he couldn't help but dread something.

'Will I become like him eventually?'

Was that so bad?

It was mostly thanks to Adrien that the Criminal Underworld was crumbling.

'No! He went about things the wrong way. His actions were too extreme!'

But… were they?

Rey dug deep within himself and asked himself a very difficult question—one that he was just considering at the moment.

'Who was hurt during all of this?'

It was only the members of the Underworld. They were the ones affected by Adrien's actions.

The Obsidian Houses that suffered heavy losses, like Kara's family, were not innocents. Objectively, they were a part of the cancer eating into the wealth and progress of the Alliance.

All the dead relatives of the Councilors were also deemed guilty of knowledge and connections to the Underworld thanks to the investigation he personally did.

The victims of the entire Dark Undertaking… they were criminals—the scum of the world.

And so, with all of this flowing into his mind, Rey had to ask himself once again.

'Is he really wrong?'

Rey desperately wanted to say "No" but he couldn't.

That would be hypocritical.

After all…

… He would have done the same if he was in Adrien's shoes.

"I still don't trust you." Rey spoke, almost whispering his words.

"Is that so? That's a shame…"

akin to regret was also mixed into his

"… Rey."

his name, his eyes snapped

he knows I'm

interaction, he had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had

completely sure, but he always thought

all of that was now

shock were suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react at all

He was just quiet.

understand why you don't trust

his heart pounding, but it

mind was strangely clear, though that didn't do away with all of

have betrayed the class

that?' Rey

was very rebellious, but

off—the same way the Council

much for one

you to believe me, but it's true. This is probably not relevant anymore,

'What?!'

being so young, but it's true. All those crimes were

believe such outlandish claims?!'

no way for him to verify any of the claims that Adrien was

only thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed had a rich

why he was such an asshole to everyone, able to get away with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior, he was still very popular and constantly surrounded by

all due to

things in

told you that he also killed

want to believe

kill Adonis, but why do

influenced his mind…

It's because he's

to make any

all he knew, Adrien could be guessing his

what you're

chuckled, shrugging casually once again while

"I understand. Fair enough."

one said anything. Both parties

Then—

apologize for the entire ordeal you had to go through

—Adrien spoke once again.

those Monster Cores. I needed resources to obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I know it's not an excuse, but… I had good reasons for

was rendered speechless by what

the Mastermind was a heartless machine who manipulated everyone

death, that concrete image had

this… this

he was more similar