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?"

of saliva

anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like

tell me

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

could only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask,

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't like them either. He was in the gray area when

she asked

some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love

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

delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to

all cope, but Rey

Rey? That's great! Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

the next question

to figure out if

was just genuinely excited about the

just

cope had now been shattered, and he was

he was rescued

it's the same for me. That's why I

see the excitement in Alicia's eyes

the right choice to begin this journey

he really be able to

Tamer, right?

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

this conversation going,

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

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were too deep for

out before it was

had passed the point

a lot, you

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

pictures in my wallet. I carry it with

… Ever.

have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

sit and listen to Alicia White—the

least he was able to learn