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

him, touching his cheeks softly

Rey. Come sit

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

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

message instantly and

your fault, Rey." Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned

that is the problem." She muttered, her

'This world…?'

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

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

bad, but

of us… don't you see that,

Rey first entered the room, the sight of Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply admiring the world outside, but he now knew that his initial thought was

looking out at H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the world

about it, and honestly,

passing many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a

words his lips mustered

no way he could tell her

Esme all over again.' Rey was done trying to make others conform to what he desired,

matter

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

everyone home—well, for

enough to drive some people back home, but Rey

few others like him

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

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

he remained positive

mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are

to be a pleasant experience for you… like