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.

bet Bill still sees her as a goddess. He's been crushing on her since middle school,' Rey mused, spotting his best friend, Billy McGuire, still fawning over Alicia. Some things, it seemed, never changed, and

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

lasted for a few

theory must be true. Time flows

Rey felt his heart thumping hard against

was his

announced, her gaze fixed on

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,

'Whew!'

each step nearer, his heart thudded

her voice, like a melody, reached out to

he caught a whiff of Seraph's

an aroma

trance, and he hastily

berating himself

stupid! What was I

Seraph, he sought her reaction, fearing

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 even faster,

the allure of her scent, and her touch felt

'What am I doing...?'

as creepy. But he was a guy after all, and he reasoned that anyone in

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

meeting the disapproving glare of the

between them, stretching into

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

Seraph sighed, her words hitting Rey like a blow.

fine. I deserve it. Besides… I'm

disinterested or disconcerted gazes due to his averageness, found this

of Classes and Skills, there are a

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

she had already forgotten everything that

ranges from

everything in life, there

expensive, and F-Tiers are

and it ended

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

higher the Tier, the more

Classes and Skills within his allotted Karma Points from his

Rey interrupted, his curiosity getting

responded, her slight frown indicating her

her

whatever." Seraph's dismissive response left Rey

attraction he might have had toward her

Points are 57. That's

a hundred at birth...

Points were reduced based on the negative perceptions people held

I've been pretty cordial

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

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

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

Skills on the right and Classes

'Skills outnumber Classes, probably because we can choose only one

to scrutinize the vast System Window before him, Rey

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

reached this point… which one

over his options, starting from the bottom of