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

"… Rey."

heard his

on… he

he had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien

completely sure, but he always thought Adrien didn't know who

of that

anxiety and shock were suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react at all despite hearing his

He was just quiet.

understand why you don't trust me. It's about Adam's

but it slowed

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

have betrayed

believe that?' Rey nearly scoffed at

a loose cannon, and he was very rebellious, but he wouldn't

off—the same way the Council eventually did

much for one

probably not relevant anymore, but you should know that Adam is a serial rapist and sex

'What?!'

it's true. All those crimes were swept under

such outlandish claims?!' Rey's thoughts

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

only thing he knew for sure was that Adam

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

due to his

shitty things in the past, but… isn't

I told you

didn't want

Adonis, but why do you think he readily accepted my

you influenced his mind…

because he's done it

Rey sighed, refusing to make any comment that would

all he knew, Adrien could be guessing

no idea what you're talking about."

shrugging casually

"I understand. Fair enough."

a moment, no one said anything. Both parties merely stared at each

Then—

also want to apologize for the entire ordeal you had to go

—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 doing

speechless by what

always thought the Mastermind was a heartless machine who

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