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.

we finished?" Rey inquired, eager to conclude this

had gotten his Class and Skill, so by all

"So impudent…"

Seraph reached Rey's ears, too faint to make out the

"What was that?"

done here," Seraph declared, brushing off Rey's inquiry with a casual wave of her

enveloping them faded, revealing the world around

Skills and Classes they

least one S Tier Skill and rested comfortably in the A-Class

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

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

jolted Rey from his reverie, prompting him to step away

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

I won't

pushing thoughts of Seraph aside and focusing on his

much

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trio completed their selections, Seraph adopted a fair

like Billy—known as Bill to his

the class, they found themselves relegated to the back of

significantly altered the mood among

against a

each student had their turn

Seraph, now positioned to

smile graced her face, visibly relieved to be finally done

than natives. But remember, wield your powers responsibly,"

that. Watch out for one another and

sinking in—the realization that

gate behind Seraph swung

"You may now pass."

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

blend of confidence and uncertainty propelled them toward the unknown. Adonis and Alicia took the lead, followed

Seraph's parting words echoed, the final sentiments before they stepped into the gaping gate

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

slumped to the ground, her relief palpable

them, eliciting a wide smile from the Angel, akin

exactly in my