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…"

Something akin

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his name, his eyes

on… he knows I'm

interaction, he had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also addressed him

he always thought Adrien didn't know who

that was now

Calm], so he didn't

He was just quiet.

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

felt his heart pounding, but

didn't do away

would have betrayed

that?' Rey nearly scoffed

was very rebellious, but he wouldn't go

same way the Council eventually did to all

was too much for one

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

'What?!'

despite being so young, but it's true. All those crimes were swept under

to believe such outlandish

for him to verify any of the claims that Adrien

knew for sure was that Adam indeed had a rich and influential

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

all due to his money

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

I told you

didn't want to believe

to kill Adonis, but why do you

you influenced

because he's done

to make any comment that would cement his identity as

knew, Adrien

no idea what you're talking

shrugging casually

"I understand. Fair enough."

anything. Both

Then—

also want to apologize for the entire ordeal

—Adrien spoke once again.

obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I know it's

was rendered speechless by what he was

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

image had

this… this is

he was more