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?"

another dosage of saliva slowly

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

you tell

a question, but it felt like he was about to

could only hope Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

That's a great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey… do you

course! I love

This was a lie.

cats, but he didn't like them either. He was in the gray area

when she asked the

seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the

lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since

delusion, all so he wouldn't

was all cope, but Rey indulged

Which kind of cats

"U-um…"

should have known that this would be the next question that would come

like Alicia was trying to

just genuinely excited about the

just fess

been

rescued by Alicia

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

could already see the excitement in Alicia's eyes

it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

he really be able to

Tamer, right? I can see

was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of his nervousness and took

this conversation going, no matter

well, if I only count the ones in my parents' house, they're only

"E-eh…?"

have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too

to pull out before it was

know… he had passed the point of no

really reproduce a

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you

Never…

it with me all the time, so I

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

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

he was able to learn a thing or