An Extra’s POV

"Alright, everyone. Let's gather around!"

Adonis was standing close to the entrance of the Otherworlders' residence.

Beside him was Alicia, but she was mostly silent.

The students began streaming into the living room, curious about what Adonis had to say.

Even the ones holed up in their rooms emerged upon hearing his call.

Before long, everyone had arrived, all seated in their respective chairs or sofas. A few also opted to sit on the quite cool and comfortable floor.

Their eyes filled with anticipation, fixated on Adonis, as they waited patiently for his announcement.

"Maybe some of you already know this, but Alicia and I thought it was high time to catch up with Brutus to plan out our training sessions." Adonis' announcement elicited a few groans, but nothing too serious.

"You don't have to worry. I made it crystal clear to him that we're not signing up for boot camp." Adonis flashed a reassuring grin at his crew. "This won't be like school, I promise. Not even close."

A few laughs were heard from the audience at the last statement, as well as sighs of relief.

In this strange new world, despite the few inconveniences, one thing stood out and made everyone appreciate it even more: there was no school!

For these lively teenagers, the absence of that stressful environment was a breath of fresh air.

Many had worried that this training would become a new version of the dreaded 'school.' But thankfully, Adonis's words brought a wave of relief.

His reassurance sparked hope among them.

"We'll be expected to put in about six hours a day for training. Sounds pretty generous compared to our old school routine, right?" Adonis nodded, flashing a wink as if he were dishing out a grand favor.

"Six hours?" Someone groaned, and a chorus of complaints followed.

"I just wanna chill here a bit longer!"

"Do we get any time for ourselves before—"

"Training starts tomorrow," Adonis declared firmly, setting off an even louder uproar among the students.

Their attitude had shifted, morphing into a bunch of entitled kids grumbling about intensive training.

"Guys, people in this world are dying every day," Alicia pointed out, trying to instill a sense of purpose. "Our primary purpose for being here is to save them. Starting training as soon as possible gives us the best shot at fixing this mess."

Alicia had kept quiet since the meeting started, observing the students' reactions.

However, seeing their response, she felt compelled to step in.

light scowl after saying those

We're just teenagers trying to live a little.

belonged to none other than Adam Sanchez, the class jock, who was quite

black and not blond like Adonis'.

they couldn't be

egotistical nature, stood in stark contrast to the selfless and kind Adonis.

responded, a

I spoke up? I've been watching silently all this time, but that doesn't mean I'll sit here and blindly follow your lead," Adam shot back, his eyes shooting daggers

face as he stared

just saying… some of us don't want to

first alphabetically, Adam had the privilege of choosing his Class and

his awful personality, his Karma

Skill and Class were

have as much influence

"Speak for yourself, dude."

"Just be quiet, Adam."

"Yeah, zip it!"

don't need you causing unnecessary drama

you say all these

squeak in his presence back in school began raining condescending words

turned on him pretty

in response to the jeers aimed his way, Adam's smile widened as he defiantly

couldn't care less about what any of

child throwing a tantrum. "I'm not joining the training. You can't

defiance filled the room, sparking silent gasps that rippled

that if someone like Adam

threatened to unravel the unity among the students, creating disruptions that

swiftly address the situation, preventing Adam's influence

But...

if it gets too tough, and you want

response

wasn't finished

benefits those who train will receive. Not

Adam interrupted, his smile tinged

brief moment, silence hung heavy in the room, each second stretching the

this residence is exclusively for those committed to

over everyone, painting a clear picture of

only for those dedicated to their cause. If an Otherworlder lacked interest in the mission, there was no reason

choice. If exploring and having fun is what you truly want, no one will hold you back. Your adventures can

off, his defiance waning as it became evident that Adonis

on track. Training

and complaints filled the room. This time,

free to opt out. But remember, being late isn't an