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.

had intentionally delayed up until this

up with Esme before he left, but since he decided not to push too hard—out of consideration for her

she planned to do

as for

no, scared, about seeing Alicia. I… I don't even know what to say

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

enough time to digest everything while I was in a coma, this is

was supposed to have returned home by all logic. However, since there was only so much escapism

ready to face whatever waited for him in

sendoff." Rey spoke to the crowd of cheering Elves, who cheered even louder once he

scent to command obedience. The mere fact that he saved them and ended the war that would have caused their destruction—at least, according to them—meant

and Kara—were also viewed similarly, though with less reverence than Rey himself. Despite being a Half Elf,

Esme, still suspecting that they were only being

touched her. She

indeed touching her, so perhaps that changed something about Esme. However, for all he could see, she looked the same.

was now accepted

she can still help

progression of their plans for the

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.

~VWUUUSH!~

sparkling portal opened up behind Rey, with distortions affecting the space

"FAREWELL, SIR REY!"

"WE'LL MISS YOU!"