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.

want his words overlapping hers, so he instantly

hands reached out to him, touching his cheeks softly from

up, Rey. Come sit

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

still so kind to me? Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due

instantly

though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl.

muttered, her

'This world…?'

You have a lot you want to do here, and I completely understood.

from Alicia was completely gone, and she

bad, but he

the other negative emotions I have come to associate with this world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you see that, Rey? I know

Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply admiring the

daydreaming about the world she had

about it, and

passing many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The

only words his lips mustered as soon as

no way he could

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

was incredibly selfish, no matter

that means I have no right to get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really

something that could potentially get everyone home—well,

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

a few others

Alicia's eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the news. "What is it? The stuff you're working

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

remained positive

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

be a pleasant experience for