An Extra’s POV

'Oof! This is looking bad…'

As Rey was on the ground, eating dust just like the rest of his friends, he actively observed the current battle unfolding before him.

Of course, he did so inconspicuously, since most of the people that Billy had defeated were either unconscious or too tired to watch anything.

'I made sure to get eliminated among the first batch of students. He practically one-shot me…' Rey smiled, almost as if he was proud of that achievement.

He hadn't spoken to Billy since that night when he walked back their living quarters with Alicia, but Rey constantly caught him throwing bad stares his way.

'I don't get his deal. If he wants to talk to Alicia, he can just go and meet her in the library. I'm sure they'd bond well there…'

Of course, Rey didn't like the idea of Billy sullying the sanctuary that was the Library, but it was always an option for the latter.

'Billy looks pretty well-toned now. He's also in great shape. Plus, he's strong and popular….' Rey could easily notice all these things because of the body-hugging outfit Billy was fond of wearing.

It was in direct contrast to the baggy stuff Rey constantly put on.

'I'm sure he has more of a chance with Alicia than I ever could. He should just give it a go or something…'

Once again, Rey didn't like the idea of Billy hanging around Alicia too much.

It wasn't because he felt jealous or anything, but because he knew the kind of person the guy was.

'He was able to easily abandon me—his friend from middle school—as soon as he got the chance to.'

Billy was obviously a grifter, and Rey thought he was unreliable.

He certainly wasn't the kind of person Alicia needed in her life at this point—especially with the rumors going around and her increased isolation.

'I wonder what he's doing about the rumors, though…'

could easily be solved if he just went to the Library and

like me. I'm sure if it's Billy, she'd

knew Billy would never do

back on Earth, the boy dreaded books and was constantly

or anything, but at least

Nerd. He was the kind who obsessed over novels

enough

watched Billy deliver the final blow to Trisha, who crumbled to her

the ebony's prowess, she just wasn't a match for Billy's superior

the level of an Alpha Class elite…' Rey

was only one

isn't impressive

students, but from what Rey was seeing…

it be that he was going easy on

could clearly see Billy breathing heavily and also leaking out

doesn't seem like he had it too easy,

it could be argued that Billy was only acting like

that kind of person

haven't been pushed like this in a while…"

you, Trisha.

didn't seem pleased

she had

was

make us feel better,

convinced him even further that

He genuinely was.

that's what makes this whole thing surprising. I didn't expect him to get tired so easily. Especially after

Billy's moves were too flashy and didn't properly

it's because we've only been sparring, and no one here