An Extra’s POV

Rey Skylar.

A regular 16-year-old boy of average height, average build, and an overall look that blended into the crowd.

He wasn't a stranger to his classmates, but he wasn't exactly the life of the party either. Grades? Nothing exceptional. Friends? A few acquaintances, but nobody close enough to call a true friend.

In school, Rey embodied the essence of average. Even his... well, let's say his 'gear' down there? Yup, average too. And truth be told, he had pretty much gotten used to that status quo after living his whole life that way.

However, now that he was standing beside the two giants of his class, he was beginning to feel a little inferior—perhaps even less than average.

'This whole thing is a fluke. I didn't even raise my voice when I asked that question. How did I end up here?'

It felt surreal to be one of the first chosen to pick their Skills and Classes.

Having played quite a few games himself, Rey knew how crucial these choices were in shaping a character's journey.

'Well, it's not like I was able to be more than average in gaming even with that knowledge,' Rey thought, knowing that Skills and Classes in games always aimed for a balance, ensuring fairness for all players.

But this wasn't a game; this was real life, where unfairness was as common as breathing. Rey was a living testament to that fact.

'If I can snag a solid Class and a few decent Skills…' His thoughts drifted into a hopeful realm, a flicker of possibility shining through.

Perhaps, just maybe, he could break free from the chains of his average existence.

Suddenly, Seraph's captivating voice pierced through his thoughts, pulling him back to the incredible reality playing out before him.

Amongst the boundless clouds, there they stood - Rey and his classmates - face to face with the stunning Angel, Seraph.

Her pure white countenance was accentuated by intricate golden patterns on her attire, and her wings added a divine allure to her presence.

Her gleaming golden eyes held an otherworldly beauty, resembling the most precious of gems.

Rey, like the rest of his classmates, found himself utterly captivated by just a single glance at Seraph.

His thoughts raced as Adonis stepped forward, prompting Rey to focus keenly on the unfolding selection process.

He hoped to gain some advantage by closely observing Adonis's choices for his Class and Skills. After all, Adonis was the class's golden boy - popular, good-looking, athletic, and genuinely kind. He effortlessly connected with everyone, including Rey, in the few conversations they'd shared.

'Will I really get a peek at what Adonis picks?' Rey mused internally, a glimmer of hope flickering within him.

But his hopes were dashed when, at the very moment Adonis reached for Seraph's hand, a blinding light enveloped them both.

In that shower of light, Rey couldn't make out a thing, realizing that the same shroud of light must have obscured the view of the rest of his classmates.

"Damn! Guess it won't be that easy," Rey muttered in disappointment, understanding that the path ahead wouldn't be as straightforward as he'd hoped.

Despite being a little disappointed, Rey was also quite relieved. This way, even his choice would not be revealed to everyone else.

It would have been awkward if that was the case.

~FWUUUUUSSSSSHHHH!~

Just a few seconds after the blinding light shrouded the two of them, it dissipated.

"Congratulations on choosing your Class and Skills, Adonis. You may move to my far right since you've now chosen."

'In just a few seconds? Maybe time moves faster within the dome of light.' Rey had many questions, but he decided to observe whether it would be the same for Alicia.

Adonis gracefully moved to Seraph's far right as instructed, and Alicia walked closer to Seraph for her turn.

'She's as pretty as always,' Rey mused to himself, a soft smile forming.

Alicia White was a name known to every guy in their class, if not the entire school. Regarded as the pinnacle of beauty, her long, lustrous brown hair and a face that seemed carved by the gods captivated anyone who glanced her way.

But now, standing in the presence of Seraph, perceptions might shift.

Alicia remained stunning, yet against Seraph's ethereal presence, her beauty seemed to pale in comparison. Despite this, she held her own charm.

'She earned the spot of our Class Representative through popular vote,' Rey recalled. 'And she's been incredible in fulfilling her duties.'

Rey held a genuine fondness for Alicia, liking her as a person. Her inquisitive nature and persistence while questioning Seraph had earned Rey's admiration.

He wasn't obsessively crushing on her or anything, but he definitely thought very highly of her.

still sees her as a goddess. He's been crushing on her since middle school,' Rey mused, spotting his best friend,

like with Adonis, a beam of light shrouded Alicia, and both she and Seraph were shielded from

lasted for a few

true. Time flows differently within

Rey felt his heart

his

announced, her

his norm to hold prolonged eye contact, but he felt it would be impolite to look away. Luckily, she averted her gaze first, granting him a moment

'Whew!'

each step nearer, his heart thudded faster in his

her voice, like a melody,

his hand, he caught a whiff of Seraph's scent - an intoxicating blend that surpassed the

seemed to embody an aroma beyond

her voice broke his trance, and he hastily complied,

berating himself internally

What was I

a glance at Seraph, he sought

if his presence barely registered with her, leaving Rey

~VWUUUUSSSHHHH!~

the radiant light encased them both, Rey felt his heart race even faster, now that it was just

the allure of her scent, and her touch felt as

'What am I doing...?'

that he shouldn't entertain these thoughts—it might come off as creepy. But he was a guy after all, and he reasoned that

could rationalize further, a jolt of shock surged through him at Seraph's unexpected words: "I can hear your

response was instinctive, his gaze meeting the disapproving glare of the Angel before

uncomfortable silence hung between them,

Rey finally managed to mutter, the weight of the silence pressing down on

this over with," Seraph sighed, her words hitting Rey like a blow.

deserve it.

disconcerted gazes due to his averageness, found this treatment

show you the list of Classes and Skills, there are a few things you should

her official tone, as if the previous exchange had never occurred—or maybe she simply

seemed she had already forgotten

ranges from SSS-Tier to F-Tier. Naturally, SSS-Tier

just as with everything in life, there had to

and Classes are the most expensive, and F-Tiers are the cheapest. The value is measured

and it ended up looking something

SSS Tier: Primeval

SS Tier: Divine

S Tier: Absolute

A Tier: Grand

B Tier: Greater

C Tier: Mid

D Tier: Lesser

E Tier: Low

F Tier: Lowest

more unique and the more

on Classes and Skills within his

how much Karma do I have?" Rey interrupted,

responded, her slight frown indicating her displeasure

her glare,

Seraph's dismissive response left Rey feeling like she

had

Points are 57. That's

a hundred at birth...

were reduced based on the negative perceptions

been pretty

fact that people could hate

be enough for decent Skills and a good Class?' The worry gnawed at Rey, looming

I will show you the list." Seraph's voice cut through

into two sections: Skills on the right

Skills compared to Classes, Rey deduced, 'Skills outnumber

his time to scrutinize the vast System Window before him, Rey noticed

this realm seemed to be spot on. This realization eased

that I've reached this point…

of the list, well