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…"

show genuine disappointment. Something akin to regret was also mixed into his

"… Rey."

heard his name, his eyes snapped

he

had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also addressed him

always thought Adrien didn't know who he

of that

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

He was just quiet.

trust

his heart pounding, but it slowed down almost as quickly

that didn't do away with all

betrayed the

that?' Rey nearly scoffed at

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

they could have just sent him off—the same way the Council eventually did

much for one

is probably not relevant anymore, but you should know that

'What?!'

it's true. All those crimes were swept under the rug by

you expect me to believe such outlandish claims?!' Rey's thoughts

him to verify any of the claims

thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed

get away with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior, he was still very popular and constantly

was all due to

of shitty things in the past, but… isn't

if I told you that he also killed

want to

to kill Adonis, but why do you think

influenced his mind…

because he's done

Rey sighed, refusing to make any comment that

knew, Adrien could

no idea what

chuckled, shrugging casually once again

"I understand. Fair enough."

moment, no one said anything. Both parties

Then—

want to apologize for the entire ordeal you had to

—Adrien spoke once again.

bunch of things for my plans

rendered speechless by what he

the Mastermind was a heartless machine who

image

this… this is

in fact he was more similar