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. Some things, it seemed, never changed, and Rey

like with Adonis, a beam of light shrouded Alicia, and

lasted for a few seconds

true. Time

felt his heart thumping

was his

announced, her gaze fixed on

raced the instant he locked eyes with Seraph. It wasn't his norm to hold prolonged eye contact, but he felt it would be

'Whew!'

each step nearer, his heart thudded faster in

hand," her voice, like

he caught a whiff of Seraph's scent - an

embody an aroma beyond perfection, momentarily

his trance, and he hastily complied, feeling awkward for his earlier

Rey stammered, berating himself internally

What was

Seraph, he sought her reaction,

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

~VWUUUUSSSHHHH!~

light encased them both, Rey felt his heart race

her

'What am I doing...?'

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

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

gaze meeting the disapproving glare of the Angel before

silence hung between them,

finally managed to mutter, the weight of

sighed, her words hitting Rey like a blow. It felt as though he were nothing more than an

it. Besides… I'm used

met with disinterested or disconcerted gazes due to his averageness, found this

I show you the list of Classes and Skills, there are

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

had already forgotten everything that

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

this much. However, just as with everything in life, there had to be a

most expensive, and F-Tiers are the cheapest.

further broke it down for Rey, and it ended up

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

Classes, the higher the Tier, the more unique and the more special privileges come

needed to make the right choices on Classes and Skills within his allotted Karma Points from his life on

have?" Rey interrupted, his curiosity getting the

that," Seraph responded, her slight frown indicating

recoiled at her glare, immediately

response left Rey

attraction he might have had

are

was a hundred at

reduced based on the negative perceptions people held

been pretty

another unfairness of life? The fact that people could hate a person or hold negative

for decent Skills and a good Class?' The worry gnawed at

you the list." Seraph's voice cut through his thoughts, summoning a massive

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

compared to Classes, Rey deduced, 'Skills outnumber Classes, probably because we can

Window before him,

this realm seemed to be spot on. This realization eased his nerves, allowing him to

this point…

options, starting from the bottom of the list, well aware of