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…"

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

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his name, his eyes

on… he

had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also addressed him the

he always thought Adrien

that was now

Rey's anxiety and shock were suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react at

He was just quiet.

you don't trust

yeah.' Rey felt his heart pounding, but it slowed

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

betrayed the

believe that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the words he

he was very rebellious,

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

for one of their

is probably not relevant anymore, but

'What?!'

how he's already such a shitty person despite being so young, but it's true. All those

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

for him to verify any of

knew for sure was that

with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior,

was all due to his

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

told you that he also

want

him to kill Adonis, but why do you think he

influenced his

he's

any comment

all he knew, Adrien could be

no idea what you're talking about."

chuckled, shrugging casually once again

"I understand. Fair enough."

one said anything. Both parties merely stared

Then—

to apologize for the entire ordeal you had to

—Adrien spoke once again.

Monster Cores. I needed resources to obtain a bunch of things for my

was rendered speechless by what

was a heartless machine who manipulated

death, that concrete image

this… this is

seemed very reasonable, and in fact he was more