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 from both ends as she smiled with

up, Rey. Come sit

so. His

to me? Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his

instantly and

it's not your fault, Rey." Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl. It wasn't directed

is the problem." She muttered, her eyes trailing off as something burned deep

'This world…?'

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

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer exhaustion—if

bad, but he decided to keep

to associate with this world have overwhelmed the 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… honestly, I'm just

windows told him she was simply admiring the world

daydreaming about the world she had

time to think about it, and honestly,

the very first time Alicia was saying it

the only words his lips mustered as soon as she

was no way he could tell her

be like with Esme

selfish, no matter how

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 completely dried up, and he reached out for her cheeks, holding them in

get everyone home—well,

and that could be enough to drive some people back

there had to be a few others like him who

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

After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and

remained positive through it

surprise, Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you

is different, madame. It's supposed to be a