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.

Are we finished?" Rey inquired, eager to

and Skill, so by

"So impudent…"

reached Rey's ears, too

"What was that?"

declared, brushing off Rey's inquiry with a casual wave of her

them faded,

Adonis and Alicia experienced, huh? I wonder what Skills and Classes they chose.' Rey pondered, his thoughts drifting

least one S

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

all their Karma Points for only one Skill or Class, though. If that's the case, they'll only have one power.

his reverie, prompting

the midst of it all, he realized his hand

are I won't see her

thoughts of Seraph aside

much to

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fair approach,

like Billy—known as Bill to his closest friend, Rey—had an early chance to choose his

few, despite their popular status within the class, they

shift in the established hierarchy significantly altered the mood among the students, yet there was nothing they

against a

until each student had their

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

graced her face, visibly relieved

considerable strength than natives. But remember, wield your powers

that. Watch out for one another and this world you've been

sinking in—the realization that

swung

"You may now pass."

their ability

of confidence and uncertainty propelled them toward the unknown. Adonis and Alicia took the lead, followed by the rest of the group in

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

a radiant beam of light, one by one, the students vanished from the expanse. With their departure, the domain now stood

the ground, her relief palpable as

a wide smile from the Angel,

hassle! Handling snotty kids isn't exactly in my