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

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his name, his eyes

on… he knows I'm

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

he always thought Adrien didn't know

that

so he didn't react at all despite hearing

He was just quiet.

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

his heart pounding, but it slowed down

that didn't do away with all

would have betrayed the

to believe that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the words he

he was very rebellious, but he wouldn't go

off—the same way the Council eventually did

too much for one

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

'What?!'

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

such outlandish claims?!' Rey's thoughts

him to verify

only thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed had

able to get away with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior, he was still very popular and constantly

was all due to his

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

if I told you that he

want to

to kill Adonis, but why do you think he

influenced his mind…

he's done

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

Adrien could

what you're talking about." He

chuckled, shrugging casually once again while

"I understand. Fair enough."

moment, no one said anything.

Then—

apologize for the entire ordeal you

—Adrien spoke once again.

of things for my plans back then. I know

by what

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

death, that concrete image had been

this… this is

fact he was more similar