Chapter 697 Conversation Between Extras [Pt 7]

Chapter 697 Conversation Between Extras [Pt 7]

"This world... doesn't it remind you of all those cliche stories we used to read as children?"

As Adrien's voice permeated the air, sending a chilly sensation through the ears of the only audience he had—Rey—he had an air of solemness. An eerie silence accompanied his voice as he continued, his blue eyes dulling with every uttered word.

"The Dragons are the villains, set on world domination... and the other races are being overrun by evil. Heroes are summoned to face this threat, and by slaying the Emperor, they root out the evil completely..."

Rey remained quiet as he heard Adrien speak.

He had never read or heard of any of those stories that Adrien referred to as 'cliche', and perhaps that was because he wasn't particularly afforded much of such books when he was a kid. He eventually outgrew his interest in them.

Even now, Rey found himself having more of an affinity with textbooks or documentations, rather than novels.

"It's almost like we are in such a cliche setting... and someone has developed this entire narrative to pit us against the ultimate evil."

Rey kept up his silence.

"You've seen it too, right? Some things that clearly seem biased. For example, the Elves... they're special and loved by this world. I can't use Necromancy on them—well, except Dark Elves, but still... it's almost like they were built by some sort of higher entity."

"Like... God?" At this point, he had to say something.

"You could call them that. I'd rather call them a Story Teller. In this narrative... this game of blood and death, we have been chosen as the heroes—the main characters that should bring balance and peace to the world."

"Okay...?"

"Doesn't it make sense that the villains could also be brought into this world the very same way? H'Trae is like a blank canvas... some sort of battlefield where good and evil clashes." He said with a deeper frown.

Rey could sense multiple emotions emanating from Adrien. This was the first time he would be seeing the boy express himself so deeply and seriously.

The sight was... odd.

"I don't know what benefit comes out of this, and I have no idea what good could possibly come out of this chaos. Personally... I'm not interested."

"Not interested? Is that why you want to go home?"

"YES! I wish to leave H'Trae and break free from this cruel game that is being played." Adrien raised his voice as he jumped from his seat. "That's all I want!"

'The Oracle... the Dragon Emperor... whatever this game they're playing is... it seems all of us are stuck in it together.'

When he was oblivious to all of this, Rey thought of H'Trae as a paradise for himself.

He had power, wealth, purpose... and allies.

But now, the world was beginning to look like a cage to him. He didn't want to see things this way, but he was now left with no choice.

And the worst part...?

'Even after learning all of this... I don't want to leave.' Rey found himself thinking, his fists tightening as he stared very deeply at Adrien. 'I love this world—despite every messy thing about it. I want to live here, grow here, explore here... I want to do so much here.'

But, Rey had to face reality.

'Maybe I should—'

"Alicia made it clear on a few occasions that she wanted to find a way home too, right? You see, we're not on opposing sides as you make us out to be." Adrien interrupted Rey's thoughts with his calm, soothing voice.

He was back on his seat, completely relaxed on the chair behind his desk.

As his piercing gaze reached Rey, he smiled softly. Then, slowly stretched out a hand towards him, Adrien parted his lips and made an offer.

"Support me, Rey. Let's work together to find a way home."

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[A/N]

Thanks for reading!

What do you think, everyone? Should Rey take the offer or not?