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

telling him to ask her anything, and from her

Can you tell me more

but it felt like he was about to say something else when those

hope Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have to

I love

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray

Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he couldn't give

online, and since I pressed the love

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

Rey was able to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

cope, but Rey indulged in

great! Which kind of cats

"U-um…"

the next

trying to figure

just genuinely

just fess

Rey's cope had now been

he was rescued

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

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and

it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

really be able

Tamer, right? I can see

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

had to keep this conversation going,

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

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven

'What the hell…?'

was entering waters that were too deep for

pull out before it

had

a lot, you

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

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

… Ever.

happy I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

Rey had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the

was able to learn a