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…'

of Billy's problems could easily be solved if he just went to the Library and developed an interest

like me. I'm sure if

Rey knew Billy would never do

on Earth, the boy dreaded books and

don't claim to be very smart or anything, but at least I was

kind of Nerd. He was

that's enough

watched Billy deliver the final blow to

she just wasn't a

is the level of

only one

isn't impressive at

the Alpha Class students, but

he was going easy

Billy breathing heavily and also leaking out some beads

he had it too

was only acting like this to make the

kind of person at

well. I haven't been pushed like this in a while…" Even Billy admitted it as he heaved

you, Trisha. You

didn't seem pleased

fact, she had an immensely

she was beating herself up for

is trying to make us feel better, he's doing a poor job.' Rey

convinced him even further that Billy wasn't pretending to

He genuinely was.

expect him to get

too flashy and

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