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

"… Rey."

moment Rey heard his

he knows

had spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had

he always thought

all of that was now

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

He was just quiet.

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

Rey felt his heart pounding, but it slowed

that didn't do away with all of

have betrayed

that?' Rey nearly

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

could have just sent him off—the same

too much for

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

'What?!'

weird how he's 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 influential

to believe such

was no way for him to verify any of the claims that Adrien

thing he knew for sure was that Adam indeed

and the likes. Despite his terrible behavior, he was still very popular and constantly surrounded

all due to his money and

shitty things in

I told you that he also

didn't want to

why do you think he

you influenced his

he's done

sighed, refusing to make any

he knew, Adrien could be guessing

idea what

shrugging casually

"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 the

—Adrien spoke once again.

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

rendered speechless by what he was

was a heartless machine who manipulated everyone and orchestrated scenarios to

image had

this

and in fact he was more similar to Rey than the latter