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…"

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

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his

he knows

had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also addressed him

but he always thought

of that

by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react

He was just quiet.

don't trust me. It's about Adam's death…

Rey felt his heart pounding, but it slowed down almost

was strangely clear, though that didn't do away

have betrayed the

that?' Rey

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

sent him off—the same

was too much for one of their

true. This is probably not relevant anymore, but you should know that Adam is a

'What?!'

so young, but it's true. All those crimes were swept under the rug by

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

him to verify any of the claims that Adrien

that Adam indeed had a rich and

an asshole to everyone, able to get away with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior,

all due to

shitty things in the past, but… isn't

I told you that he

didn't want to

but why do you think he readily

you influenced

because he's

make any comment that

all he knew, Adrien could be guessing his

have no idea what

casually once again while

"I understand. Fair enough."

one said anything. Both parties merely stared at

Then—

ordeal you

—Adrien spoke once again.

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 what I

was rendered speechless by what

always thought the Mastermind was a heartless machine who manipulated everyone and orchestrated scenarios to suit

image had been imprinted

this

fact he was more similar to Rey than the