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…"

face seemed to show genuine disappointment. Something akin to regret was also mixed into

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his

he

had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also

always thought Adrien

that was now

anxiety and shock were suppressed by [Dead Calm], so he didn't react at all despite hearing

He was just quiet.

why you don't trust me. It's

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

that didn't do away

would have betrayed the class

believe that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the words he

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

just sent him off—the same way

was too much for one

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

'What?!'

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?!' Rey's thoughts nearly burst

verify any of the claims

was that Adam indeed

away with bullying and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior,

due to his money

shitty things in the

you

want to believe

why do you think he readily accepted

influenced his

he's done it

make any comment that would

all he knew, Adrien could be guessing his

have no idea what you're talking

casually once again

"I understand. Fair enough."

a moment, no one said anything. Both parties

Then—

for the entire ordeal you had to go through in

—Adrien spoke once again.

apologize for stealing those Monster Cores. I needed resources to obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I know it's not

was rendered speechless by what

was a heartless machine who manipulated everyone and orchestrated scenarios to

Adam's death, that concrete image

this

reasonable, and in fact he was more similar