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…"

disappointment. Something akin to regret

"… Rey."

Rey heard his name, his

on… he knows

spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also addressed him

but he always thought Adrien didn't

all of that

shock were suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he

He was just quiet.

why you don't trust me. It's

yeah.' Rey felt his heart pounding, but it slowed down almost as quickly as

that didn't do away

would have betrayed the class

Rey nearly scoffed at

was very rebellious, but he wouldn't

they could have just sent him off—the same way the

too much for

believe me, but it's true. This is probably not relevant anymore, but you should know that Adam is a serial rapist and

'What?!'

already such a shitty person despite being so young, but it's true. All those crimes were swept under the rug by his rich and influential

expect me to believe such outlandish claims?!'

to verify any of the

knew for sure was that Adam indeed had a rich and

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

was all due to his

lot of shitty things in

if I told you that he also killed

didn't want to believe

but why do

influenced his

It's because he's done

enough." Rey sighed, refusing to make any comment that would cement his identity

he knew, Adrien could be guessing his

have no idea what you're talking about."

casually

"I understand. Fair enough."

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.

to apologize for stealing 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

was rendered speechless by what

machine who manipulated everyone

concrete image had been imprinted

this… this is

very reasonable, and in fact he was more similar to