An Extra’s POV

'How time flies…'

Rey smiled to himself as he stood by himself, facing a crowd of Elves that had escorted him to the very edge of their Community. He had wanted to take a small walk on his last day here, and it seemed everyone was somehow made aware of that.

The Young Ones, Elders, and Esteemed Elders all gathered in his presence and took the walk with him until he got to the Community's boundary.

Then, looking at all of them now, he couldn't help but smile.

'The past few days have been a mixed bag. It's been fun learning even more about the Elves and exploring their land a little, but it's also been…' Rey set his eyes on one of the two people that stood in front of the crowd.

It was Esme.

'... Awkward.' They hadn't really spoken ever since she told him she needed space from him, and he didn't think they were going to say anything before he departed. They often relayed communication through eye signals, or by using Kara—who was currently right beside Esme—as an intermediary.

'Kara and Esme will be staying behind to continue the work I started here. They'll also be overseeing the exploration and exploitation process in the land.' That meant, despite the three of them arriving in the Community together… only he would be returning.

Rey reckoned he might have to bring in more workers at a later time, but he couldn't just bring strangers into Elven Land—especially when they had just gotten used to Kara and Esme.

'For now, we'll use Golems and Elementals for the tasks, while Esme and Kara will manage.' Rey, of course, would do his best to remain in the loop of things, so the whole thing was supposed to go smoothly.

'And in the case of another Dragon Invasion, I'll be sure to look out for any signs…'

Having done all he could on his part, making all the preparations necessary for his absence, Rey reckoned he had nothing left to do in the Elf Community. In fact… that had been the case for over a day now.

delayed up until this moment for

he was hoping to somehow make up with Esme before he left, but since he decided not to push too hard—out of consideration for her feelings—the efforts at

didn't seem like she planned to do that anytime

as for the

nervous, no, scared, about seeing Alicia. I… I don't even know what to say when I see her.' His thoughts were slightly convoluted

in the worst possible way that Rey was Ralyks, and that he was secretly strong. Afterward, she fell into a coma—unable to

who had enough time to digest everything while I was in a coma, this is like the opposite.' And that was what frightened

so long, even after he was supposed to have returned home by all logic. However, since there was only so much escapism he could employ, Rey was finally able to deal with his feelings and sort out his

was now ready to face whatever

spoke to the crowd of cheering Elves, who cheered even louder once he

his scent to command obedience. The mere fact that he saved them and ended the

Kara—were also viewed similarly, though with less reverence than Rey himself. Despite being a Half Elf, there was no discrimination

sudden change in treatment towards Esme, still suspecting that they were only being nice to her because he was still

Oracle has touched

something about Esme. However, for all he could see, she looked the same. Her Status

was now accepted by her people made

The Oracle and help them from above, she can still help them right here.' And that was

Culture, and the progression of their plans for the

gained a lot of things, but I also lost quite a few as well…' It left a bitter taste in his mouth, but he received consolation by telling himself that the mission was never meant to be straightforward. Hence, he had

~VWUUUSH!~

up behind Rey, with

"FAREWELL, SIR REY!"

"WE'LL MISS YOU!"