An Extra’s POV

Tears.

In abundance, they fell from Rey's eyes as he heard those words from Alicia.

His eyes were wide open, encapsulating both shock and relief, leaving a gateway open for the bitter tears to flow.

Rey's knees felt weak, and before he knew it, he fell to his knees.

"I'm sorry for not telling you all this time! All of my reasons sound like excuses to me at the moment, and I know… I know I was supposed to say something, especially after you went and told me so much about you."

Not only did he passively deceive her, but he actively even lied to her.

And the result?

"Everything that happened to you… the tragedy that day… it happened because of me! If I wasn't so obsessed with trying to lead a double life, then everything would have played out completely differently!"

Rey's emotions were reaching the point of System interference, so he had to stop.

He took a breather, settled his heart, and continued—this time with a much lower voice.

"If I had been there that day… I could have… yet I… Alicia, I'm so sorry!" It was strange for Rey, who had so much power and authority—especially where he was coming from—to grovel at the feet of someone far weaker.

Any Elf who saw this would probably faint in disbelief.

But… this was exactly how he saw Alicia. She was much better than him in every department except for strength.

'I just got lucky, but… she's been an amazing person from the start!' He admired her and loved her at the same time—feelings that he intended to convey at this moment.

"Alicia… I actually… for the longest time, I've—"

"Rey, you shouldn't blame yourself for what happened to me—to everyone." Alicia cut him off right as he was about to confess.

overlapping hers, so he instantly

touching his cheeks softly from both ends as

up, Rey.

still trembling as he did so. His eyes remained fixated on her

He couldn't conclude his words due to the influx of emotions, so he let his expression convey

instantly

her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl. It wasn't directed at

problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

want to do here, and I completely understood. I want you to be happy, but… I'm sick

from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer exhaustion—if not disgust—towards

felt bad, but he

world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't

out the windows told him she

daydreaming about the world she had lost by

enough time to think about it, and honestly, Rey…

was saying

the only words his lips mustered as soon

he could tell her his

try to make her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done

was incredibly selfish, no matter how he

right to get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he reached

actually working on something that could potentially get everyone home—well, for those who are interested in

drive some people

few others like

the moment she heard the news. "What is it?

topic in the slightest. After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which weren't the most savory things to think

remained positive

secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the same crime

It's supposed to be a pleasant experience