Chapter 193 Good And Evil [Pt 2]

Chapter 193 Good And Evil [Pt 2]

Rey knew there were good people in the world.

He considered Alicia a good person, and to an extent... he thought he wasn't too bad either.

Perhaps he had a few gray areas in his life, but he knew for sure that people like Alicia would not stand for evil actions.

Still...

'When push comes to shove, we sometimes have to make certain decisions that could be considered evil.'

There were quite a number of people in the world he came from who argued for the rights of animals, especially appealing to the fact that some were highly intelligent and sentient.

This group of people proved that animals indeed felt emotions and pain; and in fact, we're capable of feelings like love and attachment.

They were highly complex beings.

Yet... people killed them every day. They did so for various reasons—like sustenance, enjoyment, or dietary requirements.

Genuinely nice and downright pleasant people would consume the very animals that were said to be sentient.

Rey didn't know which path was right or wrong.

He only knew one thing.

'This is just the way life is.'

And so, as he looked at the girl before him, truly empathizing with her for the horrors she suffered, he couldn't help but feel a little numbness inside him.

'I don't think I would ever go that far with humans, but...'

If intelligent Monsters were happily living in their territory—without bothering anyone—he wouldn't hesitate to kill them.

His reason for doing so would be justifiably simple.

—EXP!

Just as people consumed animals to survive, Rey didn't mind killing Monsters to get stronger.

It was unfair on the Monsters who—if left alone—would have lived out their lives in relative peace.

However, Rey didn't care.

'The same Monsters would do the same under similar or certain circumstances.'

As he looked at the girl before him talking about Good and Bad people, he wondered what it would take for her to take a life or torture someone.

It was a terrible thought to have—especially when looking at Esme's adorable face.

But he couldn't help but wonder.

"... I don't know what became of the others, but that's how I found myself in there."

As Rey watched her stop talking, he realized he had to say something soon.

"You don't think they were among the batch of slaves I saved?"

"No." She slowly shook her head. "They took them to a different Warehouse."

"I see..."

As Rey rubbed his chin, he felt a slight pinching sensation in his chest.

He genuinely hoped he could find all her friends, but there was always the possibility of tragedy.

'... And it would be dangerous if I set my hopes too high.'

"I'll try my best to find them." The moment he said this, Esme's face brightened up.

"You just have to be a little patient, but I'll definitely try my best."

"I trust you." She smiled at him and nodded.

For a few seconds, none of them said anything. They only stared into each other's eyes.

Crimson... reflecting Azure.

It felt as if the world held its breath as the two of them remained still.

"I should probably excuse myself. You want to continue your conversation with that man, don't you?"

"Yes, thank you."

Esme rose to her feet, bowing slightly to Rey, who kept his position.

"Thank you for saving me, Rey. And thank you for choosing to help me."

Rey felt his heart skip a beat as she called him by name. He remembered the first time he saw her; as she called for him weakly.

The girl back then was so different from the one who stood in front of him.

"I don't know why you are interacting with these people, but I trust and know you're a good person."

Rey wanted to tell her she wasn't completely right, but he kept his mouth shut and watched her walk to the door.

"Please be careful. Don't... don't be like them."

Rey slowly nodded upon hearing those words.

He didn't know an ominous feeling rose from within him, but he somehow felt her words went beyond mere advice.

It was a warning.

Esme gave him one more smile as she left the room, causing Rey to be only one there.

He inhaled deeply and closed his eyes, thinking about everything that just happened.

... All he had just heard.

And after mulling over them, only one word could come out of his mouth in a croaky whisper.

"Fuck..."

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[A/N]

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