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

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his name, his eyes

on… he knows

and Adrien

completely sure, but he always thought Adrien didn't know who he really

that was now

suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react at all despite

He was just quiet.

trust me.

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

clear, though that didn't do away with

have betrayed

that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the

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

could have just sent him off—the same way the Council eventually did to all of the

was too much for one

it's true. This is probably not relevant anymore,

'What?!'

it's true. All those crimes were

expect me to believe such

was no way for him to verify

only thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed had

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

a lot of shitty things in

told you that

didn't want

why do you think he readily accepted my

you influenced his

It's because he's

sighed, refusing to make any comment that would cement his identity

he knew, Adrien

what

casually once again

"I understand. Fair enough."

one said anything. Both parties merely stared at each

Then—

ordeal you had

—Adrien spoke once again.

resources to obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I know it's not an excuse, but… I had

was rendered speechless by what he

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

Adam's death, that concrete image had

this is

and in fact he was more similar to