An Extra’s POV

'Why would I ever want to go back to Earth?!'

Rey had this thought as he stared at Alicia's surprised expression.

'I'm rich here, I have a broken Skill, and I actually have things I want to achieve!'

He had tons of good prospects in H'Trae than he ever had on Earth, where he was a mere nobody.

Of course, Rey didn't expect Alicia to understand his perspective. After all, he was still a weak Extra to her.

However, this world had changed Rey more than anyone—including him—could have imagined.

For the first time in his life he had a goal, and he was motivated enough to chase after it.

He wanted to fight Dragons, save the Nation, and explore this new world he was in.

The mysteries and intrigue in this world far exceeded the mundane and stale stuff that waited for him back on Earth.

'I was average. I was broke. I was just the same as a regular student drifting through school…'

He rejected that past.

'It's understandable that she wants to return, though.'

Rey smiled at Alicia and shrugged slightly.

"Different strokes for different folks, I guess."

In response to his words, Alicia slowly lost her dazed reaction and returned his smile.

"I guess."

They both stared at each other for a few seconds before Rey quickly sprung a topic.

"Tell me more about your life back on Earth! I'm actually curious."

Rey didn't know if he was overstepping his bounds or not, but he somehow felt like he wasn't.

After Alicia shared her motivation and desire to return home, he sort of felt like a gap between them had been bridged.

He felt less awkward asking questions and things didn't feel as intimidating as before.

"You sure you want to know?"

"Of course!"

"Alright! What part?"

"W-what?"

"You have to be specific!" Alicia began to giggle. "What part do you want to know?"

dosage of

ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had any

tell me more

an idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he was

only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

I

course! I love

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray

she asked the question, he couldn't give such a lackluster

seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically means I

truest things that had come out of his lips since he came

he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he

but Rey

Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

the next question that would come

Alicia was trying to figure out if

was just genuinely excited about the

I just

illusion of Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he was ready

he was rescued by Alicia

Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a ton

already see the excitement in Alicia's eyes

it was indeed the

he really be able to

is Grand Tamer,

to ask this, but he gulped down all of

this conversation going, no

the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

entering waters

had to pull out

he know… he had

a lot,

It would never end.

are so cute too. Want me to tell

Never…

wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so I

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush

was able to learn a thing