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…"

akin to regret was also mixed

"… Rey."

heard his

on… he

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

he always thought Adrien

that was now

Calm], so he didn't

He was just quiet.

trust me. It's

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

that didn't do away with all of

would have betrayed the class

Rey

was very rebellious, but he wouldn't go

just sent him off—the same way the Council eventually

much for one

relevant anymore, but you should know that Adam is

'What?!'

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

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

way for him to verify any of the claims that Adrien

only thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed had

why he was 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

to

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

I told you that

want to believe

to kill Adonis, but why do you

you influenced his mind…

because he's done it

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

all he knew, Adrien could be guessing his

have no idea what you're talking

shrugging casually once again while

"I understand. Fair enough."

moment, no one said anything. Both parties merely stared at

Then—

to apologize for the entire ordeal you had to

—Adrien spoke once again.

stealing those Monster Cores. I needed resources to obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I

speechless by what

machine who manipulated everyone and orchestrated scenarios to

concrete image

this is

was more similar to Rey than the latter could