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,

out to him, touching his cheeks softly from both ends as she

Rey.

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

everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due to the

message instantly and

this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and

this world that is the problem." She muttered, her

'This world…?'

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

sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she

Rey felt bad, but he

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…

the windows told him she was simply admiring the world outside, but he now knew that

H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the world she had

had more than enough time to think about it, and honestly, Rey… I want to go

Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was

words his lips

way he could tell her his true feelings

if she wants to leave. If I try to make her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done

no matter how he looked

be happy, Alicia. And that means I have no right to get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears

everyone home—well, for those who are interested

many problems with H'Trae, and that could be enough to drive some people back

few others like

Alicia's eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the news. "What

laughing about 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 of which weren't

remained positive

You just apologized for one, and here

a pleasant experience