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 hers, so he

cheeks softly from both ends

up, Rey. Come sit beside

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

after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude

got the message instantly and only smiled

not your fault, Rey." Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had

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

'This world…?'

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

Alicia was completely gone, and she

felt bad, but

us… don't you

she was simply admiring the world outside, but he

She was daydreaming

time to think about it, and honestly, Rey… I want to go

the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was

his lips mustered as soon as she

way he could tell her his true

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

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

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

drive some people back home, but

had to be a few others like him who felt the

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

topic in the slightest. After all, it had to do with

positive through it

you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the same

different, madame. It's supposed to be a