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.

Rey mused, spotting his best friend, Billy McGuire, still fawning over Alicia. Some things, it seemed, never changed,

beam of light shrouded Alicia, and both she

a few

must be true. Time flows differently within the

Rey felt his heart

his turn

Seraph announced, her gaze

It wasn't his norm to hold prolonged eye contact, but he felt it would be impolite

'Whew!'

nearer, his heart thudded

voice, like a melody,

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

aroma beyond perfection, momentarily

he hastily

himself internally

What

glance at Seraph, he sought

It was as if his presence barely registered with

~VWUUUUSSSHHHH!~

both, Rey felt his heart race even faster, now that it was just the two

her scent, and her touch felt as soft

'What am I doing...?'

as creepy. But he was a guy after all, and he reasoned that anyone in his shoes might think the same

of shock surged through him at Seraph's unexpected words: "I

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

hung between them,

to mutter, the weight of the silence

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

deserve it.

due

of Classes and Skills,

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

already forgotten everything that just

given Tiers based on their potency. This ranges from SSS-Tier

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

expensive, and F-Tiers are the cheapest. The

ended up looking

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

the higher the Tier, the more unique

right choices on Classes and Skills

do I have?" Rey

responded, her

her glare, immediately

Rey feeling like she was being unnecessarily

he might have had

revealed, "Your total Karma Points are 57. That's

a hundred at birth... How?'

reduced based on the negative perceptions people held

pretty cordial

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

57 Karma be enough for decent Skills and a good

you the list." Seraph's voice

lengthy catalog divided into two sections: Skills on the right and

Rey deduced, 'Skills outnumber Classes, probably because

to scrutinize the vast System Window before him, Rey

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

I've reached this point… which

starting from the bottom of the list, well aware of his limited 57