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.

on her since middle school,' Rey mused, spotting his best friend, Billy McGuire, still fawning over Alicia.

Alicia,

a few

Time flows

his heart

his turn

announced, her gaze

instant he locked eyes with Seraph. It wasn't 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 of relief

'Whew!'

heart thudded faster in his

me your hand," her voice, like a melody, reached out to

whiff of Seraph's

aroma beyond perfection,

broke his trance, and he hastily complied,

himself internally for

so stupid! What was I

he sought her

no emotion on her face. It was as if his presence barely registered with her, leaving Rey feeling both

~VWUUUUSSSHHHH!~

heart race even

her touch

'What am I doing...?'

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

rationalize further, a jolt of shock surged through

gaze meeting

between them, stretching into unbearable

to mutter, the weight of the silence pressing down on him like

Seraph sighed, her words hitting Rey like a blow. It felt as though he were

it. Besides… I'm used to

disconcerted gazes due to his averageness, found this treatment nothing out

and Skills, there are a few things you

tone, as if the previous exchange had never occurred—or maybe she simply didn't

already forgotten everything

potency. This ranges from SSS-Tier to F-Tier. Naturally, SSS-Tier is

everything in life, there had to be a

most expensive, and F-Tiers are the cheapest. The

ended up looking something like this

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

Tier, the more unique and the more special privileges come with

right choices on Classes and Skills

much Karma do I have?" Rey interrupted,

her slight

instinctively recoiled at her glare, immediately apologizing,

response left Rey feeling like she was being

had toward her began

Points are 57. That's pretty average, all things

was a hundred at birth...

reduced based on

I've been pretty cordial

The fact that people could hate a person

enough for decent Skills and a good

Seraph's voice

catalog divided into two sections: Skills on the right and Classes on the left, neatly categorized

Skills compared to Classes, Rey deduced, 'Skills outnumber

vast System Window before him, Rey noticed Seraph wasn't

be spot on. This realization eased his nerves, allowing him to focus on the daunting task

that I've reached this point… which

the bottom of the list, well aware of his limited