Chapter 257 Reaching An Agreement

Chapter 257 Reaching An Agreement

"Is there any progress with finding any member of my Orphanage?"

Rey shook his head at the question.

To be honest, he hadn't even gotten to that issue yet. The Criminal Underworld was vast, and there were a lot of things to settle first.

If he didn't, things could spiral out of control.

"I figured." She heaved a sigh.

It wasn't one of disappointment or frustration, but more like her reaction anytime she got something off her chest.

"Thanks for all of this, Rey. I appreciate it greatly."

He shrugged, smiling under his mask.

In the past, he only really bothered because it was an imperative given by the System. But, at the moment, his disposition had changed a little.

'I genuinely want to help her.'

"I'll keep searching, don't worry." He gave her an exaggerated thumbs-up, which made her giggle a little more.

He still couldn't believe that the same girl he thought was an emotionless doll could display such emotions.

'I wonder what face she makes to Asher and the staff at KariBlanc.' Rey found himself thinking amusedly.

He quickly shook off the distracting thoughts and returned his attention to the serious present.

"Is there anything I can do to help, though?"

'Hm? Where's this coming from?' Rey wondered as he stared at Esme upon hearing her abrupt question.

"I don't want to keep on being a liability. Besides... things are pretty boring and uneventful here."

Esme explained how she never really did anything but stay in her room all day.

She was also lonely and tired of having to stay quiet. Plus, her unease was building up every time she had to be with the 'bad people.'

There was also the fact that she felt anxious about her friends and family, yet she wasn't actively doing anything for them.

"I know it's selfish, but I really want to help in the search."

Ray instantly raised his hand and shook his head in disapproval.

"It's better you stay out of this. The current situation is very dangerous. It's too... gory and unfit for you."

Rey didn't want Esme to see him killing people, or experience bloodshed with her eyes.

She looked too pure to be sullied.

"You don't have to worry about me, Rey. I have seen my fair share of brutality."

Rey was still not convinced.

'She probably feels like a burden and is trying to be tough about the whole thing.'

"Have you ever watched someone's four limbs dismembered as they're raped in front of you. And as the man climaxes, he decapitates her head?"

Rey felt sick the moment he heard such a graphic description.

Still...

"I would prefer to keep it on."

"Ahh... I see."

"I hope that's fine. I just... don't wish to show you my real face." Rey murmured.

He had gotten quite comfortable with his real appearance, but someone like Esme would probably consider him ugly.

'I'm also short. Shorter than her.'

Of course, Rey didn't logically believe that Esme was that petty and superficial, but he honestly couldn't help feeling that way.

He was truly the superficial one; and he merely didn't want a beauty like Esme seeing his completely average appearance.

"I understand, Rey. It's fine."

He heaved a sigh of relief, strangely glad that she didn't press on the matter any further.

"I should leave now." Rey said, rising to his feet.

He felt like he could spend forever in Esme's room, but this was time for such.

"Asher and Rebal are back already. There are things to discuss, so I have to leave."

Esme nodded, still seated.

"Okay. Thanks for coming today. It was... fun."

Rey chuckled and mirrored Esme's gesture.

"Yeah. I had fun too."

~VWUM~

Space around him became distorted, and he gave another thumbs up as he vanished.

"I'll come get you when it's time to move out."

In all honesty, Rey was still worried about bringing Esme along.

But...

'Somehow, I also want her by my side.'

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[A/N]

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