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?"

found yet another dosage of saliva

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

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more about

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

could only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have to ask,

I love

This was a lie.

but he didn't like them either. He was in the gray area when it came

after looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question,

online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts,

In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out of

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

all cope, but Rey indulged in

Which kind of cats do you

"U-um…"

the next question that would come out of

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

was just genuinely

I just

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

he was rescued by

for me. That's why I have a

the excitement in Alicia's eyes

indeed the right choice to begin

really be able to keep

Grand Tamer, right? I

to ask this, but he gulped down all of

this conversation

ones in my parents' house,

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

entering waters that were too deep

had to pull out before it was

he know… he had passed the point

a

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me

Never…

have all their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so I

… Ever.

I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his

able to learn a thing or