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, Billy McGuire, still

with Adonis, a beam of light shrouded Alicia, and

lasted for a few seconds as

true. Time flows differently

faded, Rey felt his

was his turn

Seraph announced, her

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,

'Whew!'

his heart thudded

her voice, like a

a whiff of Seraph's scent

aroma

he hastily complied, feeling awkward for

himself internally for his

stupid! What was

he sought her reaction, fearing he'd offended

face. It was as if his presence barely registered with

~VWUUUUSSSHHHH!~

felt his heart race even faster, now

closeness intensified the allure of her scent, and her touch felt as soft as a whisper against his

'What am I doing...?'

might come off as creepy. But he was a

of shock surged through him at Seraph's unexpected words: "I can hear your thoughts, you

was instinctive, his gaze meeting the disapproving glare

heavy, uncomfortable silence hung between

mutter, the weight of the silence pressing

words hitting Rey like a blow. It felt as

it. Besides… I'm used to

met with disinterested or disconcerted gazes due to his

list of Classes and Skills, there are a few

previous exchange had never

already forgotten everything

their potency. This ranges from SSS-Tier to

just as with everything in life, there

F-Tiers are the cheapest.

down for Rey, and it ended up looking something like this when it came

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 special privileges come with

on Classes and Skills within his allotted Karma Points

how much Karma do I have?" Rey interrupted, his curiosity getting the better

Seraph responded, her

instinctively recoiled at her glare, immediately

Rey feeling like she was

have had toward her

"Your total Karma Points are 57. That's pretty average, all things

at birth... How?'

on

pretty

people could hate a person

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

list." Seraph's voice cut through his thoughts,

Skills on the

compared to Classes, Rey deduced, 'Skills outnumber Classes, probably because we can choose only one Class but

System Window before him, Rey noticed Seraph wasn't

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

reached this point… which

starting from the bottom of the list, well aware