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.

those words shook a

problem, is it? We're just teenagers trying

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

despite Adam's hair being black and not blond like Adonis'. They

personality-wise, they couldn't

selfless and kind Adonis. In this moment, his self-centeredness

line," Adonis responded, a hint

doesn't mean I'll sit here and blindly follow your lead," Adam shot back, his eyes shooting daggers

defiant smile was plastered on his face as he stared

of us don't want to save the world

privilege of choosing his Class and Skills earlier than

personality, his Karma

single Skill and Class were

didn't have as much influence

"Speak for yourself, dude."

"Just be quiet, Adam."

"Yeah, zip it!"

don't need you causing unnecessary

didn't you say all

squeak in his presence back in school began raining

turned

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

about what any of you

and legs like a child throwing a tantrum. "I'm not joining the training. You

room, sparking silent gasps that rippled through

was the underlying fear that if someone like Adam could refuse training, then

unity among the students, creating disruptions that could spiral out

this critical moment, Adonis was expected to swiftly address the situation, preventing Adam's influence from

But...

interested in training can opt out as well. And if it gets too tough, and you want to bail, that's your

response

he wasn't finished

benefits those who train will receive.

What kind of privileges?" Adam

room, each second

is exclusively for those committed to saving the world. No one

settled over everyone, painting a clear picture

desperate—but only for those dedicated to their cause. If an Otherworlder lacked interest in the mission, there was

want, no one will hold you back.

as it

on track. Training starts

finish, more groans and complaints filled the

out. But remember, being late isn't an option. If you can't make