An Extra’s POV

"Are you really sure?"

Seraph's words carried a note of caution, a vibe that made Rey pause.

Her face mirrored her concern, telling him she didn't want him to acquire this Skill. But since when did he care about her wishes?

"Absolutely!" Rey's certainty surged within him.

This Skill... this chance... it held the power to transform his life entirely.

'I'm just average at everything. But with this... this power... I don't have to settle for that!' Thoughts raced in Rey's mind.

Whether he ended up with a decent Class was no longer his primary concern; all that mattered was this Skill.

"Okay, then. Now that you've bought the SSS-Tier Skill, [Doppel], you won't have any Karma left to obtain a Class." Seraph's confirmation echoed what Rey already knew. He was about to become Classless.

'Maybe there's a hidden advantage to that,' Rey mused silently.

"I can still hear your thoughts, you know?" Seraph interjected, catching Rey off guard.

The moment Seraph's words interrupted his thoughts, he felt a slight shiver within him.

Her presence was impossible to ignore.

"There's no hidden advantage, and there's no such thing as being Classless." She added with a sigh.

"E-eh?" Rey stammered.

"You'll be granted the Default Class [Commoner]. The same Class the average denizen of H'Trae has."

"Oh..."

Rey's heart sank at the mere sound of the Class. If everyone had it, it couldn't promise anything pleasant.

"Are there any benefits?" Rey's curiosity drove him to ask.

"None. You're just a commoner," Seraph replied matter-of-factly.

"Ah..."

Disappointment tinged Rey's voice. What did he expect? Being average never came with perks.

it. Are we finished?" Rey inquired, eager

so by all respects, he

"So impudent…"

muttered comment from Seraph reached Rey's ears, too

"What was that?"

here," Seraph declared, brushing off Rey's inquiry with a casual

veil of light enveloping them faded, revealing the world around

this is what Adonis and Alicia experienced, huh? I wonder what Skills and Classes they

they likely possessed at least one S Tier Skill and rested comfortably

they even aimed for the SS or SSS Tiers,' Rey mused. Their karma probably afforded them

up all their Karma Points for only one Skill or Class, though.

Seraph's call jolted Rey from his reverie,

of it all, he realized his hand was no longer clasped

I

the likelihood, pushing thoughts of Seraph aside and focusing on his

much to

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the initial trio completed their selections, Seraph adopted a fair approach,

to his

despite their popular status within the class, they found themselves relegated to the

the established hierarchy significantly altered the mood among the students, yet there was

against a

continued until each student had their turn to

selection was made, Seraph, now positioned to their right, turned

graced her face, visibly relieved to

considerable strength than natives. But remember, wield your powers responsibly," Seraph emphasized, her words resonating

and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Never forget that. Watch out for one another and this

realization

swung open, her hand

"You may now pass."

seemed that not everyone was confident in their ability to survive the trials that awaited

and uncertainty propelled them toward the unknown. Adonis and Alicia

purpose be fulfilled," Seraph's parting words echoed, the final sentiments before they stepped into the gaping gate that seemed to lead to

beam of light, one by one, the students vanished from the expanse. With their departure,

to the ground, her relief palpable as the last of the

eliciting a wide smile from the Angel,

was such a hassle! Handling snotty kids isn't exactly in my job description, yet here I