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.

his words overlapping

warm hands reached out to him, touching his cheeks softly from both

up, Rey. Come

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

you…." He couldn't conclude his words due

message instantly and only

darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl. It

that is the problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

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

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer exhaustion—if not disgust—towards

Rey felt bad, but he decided to

world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you

she was simply admiring the world outside, but

She was daydreaming about the world she had lost

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

She had mentioned this in passing many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong

Were the only words his lips mustered as soon

was no way he could tell her his

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

selfish, no matter how

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

actually working on something that could potentially get everyone home—well, for

H'Trae, and that could be enough to drive some people

there had to be a few others like him

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

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

he remained positive

Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the same crime

different, madame. It's supposed to be a