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

"… Rey."

Rey heard his

on… he

spoken as Ralyks, and Adrien had also

thought Adrien didn't

that was

by [Dead Calm], so he didn't

He was just quiet.

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

his heart pounding, but it slowed down almost as quickly as it

was strangely clear, though that didn't do away

have betrayed the class

believe that?' Rey nearly scoffed at the words he

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

off—the same way the Council eventually did to all

much for

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

'What?!'

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

do you expect me to believe such

verify any of

that Adam

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

to his money

lot of shitty things in the past,

I told you that he also

want

Adonis, but why do you think he readily

you influenced

It's because he's done it

Rey sighed, refusing to make any

Adrien could be guessing his

have no idea what you're talking about." He

shrugging casually once again while

"I understand. Fair enough."

one said anything. Both parties merely stared at

Then—

want to apologize for the entire ordeal you

—Adrien spoke once again.

want to apologize for stealing those Monster Cores. I needed resources to obtain a bunch of things for my plans back then. I

by what he

who manipulated everyone and orchestrated scenarios to suit

concrete image had been imprinted into Rey's

this is

was more similar to Rey than the latter