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 name, his

he knows I'm

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

he always thought Adrien didn't know who he really

all of that

[Dead Calm], so

He was just quiet.

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

felt his heart pounding, but it slowed down almost

that didn't do away with all of his

betrayed the class

that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the words he

was very rebellious, but he wouldn't go that

him off—the same way

much for one of

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

'What?!'

already such a shitty person despite being so young, but it's true. All those crimes were swept under the rug by his rich and

do you expect me to believe such outlandish claims?!'

way for him to verify any

for sure was that Adam indeed had

why he was such an asshole to everyone, able to get away with bullying and the likes.

due to his money and

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

told you that he

didn't want

but why do you think

you influenced

he's done

sighed, refusing to make any comment that

Adrien could

what you're talking about."

shrugging casually once

"I understand. Fair enough."

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

Then—

want to apologize for the entire ordeal you had to go through in

—Adrien spoke once again.

things for my plans back then. I know it's not an excuse, but… I had

was rendered speechless by

a heartless machine who

that concrete image had

this is

he was more similar to Rey than the latter could have