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

to ask her anything, and from

Can you tell me more

question, but it felt like he was

only hope Alicia didn't label

Thankfully, she didn't.

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

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't particularly hate cats, but he didn't like them either.

she asked the question,

kitten videos online, and since I pressed the

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

with this delusion, all so he

was all cope, but Rey indulged in

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

"U-um…"

have known that this would be the next question

Alicia was trying to figure out if he

was just genuinely excited

I just

illusion of Rey's cope had now been shattered,

was rescued by Alicia

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

see the excitement in

indeed the right choice to begin

be

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I

to ask this, but he gulped down all of his nervousness

this conversation going, no matter

if I only count the ones

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

he was entering waters that were too deep

pull out

he know… he had passed the point

reproduce a

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

carry it with me all

… Ever.

finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats for three

was able to