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.

didn't want his words overlapping hers, so he instantly

his cheeks softly from both ends as she smiled with such

up, Rey. Come

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

conclude his words due to the influx of emotions, so he let his expression convey

got the message instantly and only

expression became a lot darker, and

the problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

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

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she

Rey felt bad, but

both of us… don't you see that, Rey? I know this isn't the right place or time to say all of this, but…

windows told him she was simply admiring the world

at H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the

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

this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was nearly overpowering, even for

lips mustered as soon as

could tell her his true

to make her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done trying to make others conform to what he desired, all in

selfish, no matter

your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he reached out for her cheeks, holding them in

something that could potentially get everyone

be enough to drive some people back home, but Rey wasn't going

few others like him who felt

eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the news. "What is it? The

it, Rey didn't feel good about the topic in the slightest. After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both

remained positive through it

Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You

It's supposed to be a pleasant experience for you… like a birthday present, you