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?"

yet another dosage of saliva slowly

Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she

Can you tell me more about

going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else when those exact words

only hope Alicia didn't label him as weird

Thankfully, she didn't.

That's a great start. But first, I have to

course! I love

This was a lie.

but he didn't like them either. He was

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

wasn't lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came

brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found his heart simmering

but Rey

kind of cats do you

"U-um…"

would be the next question that would come out

even like Alicia was trying to figure out if he was lying

just genuinely excited about

just

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

rescued by Alicia

right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why I

the excitement in Alicia's eyes

it was indeed the right choice to begin

be

Grand Tamer, right? I can see

cats do you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of his

keep this conversation going, no

count the ones in

"E-eh…?"

have more than

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were too deep for

pull out before it was

he had passed the point of no

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me

Never…

my wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so I can just show

… Ever.

have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest

he was able to learn a