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 slowly forming in

check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had

you tell

an idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else when those exact words came

Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

great start. But first, I have

I love

This was a lie.

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

eyes when she asked the question, he

kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love

fact, this was one of the truest things that had come

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

cope, but

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

"U-um…"

would be the next question

to figure

genuinely excited about

I just fess

of Rey's cope had now been

rescued by

it's the same for me.

already see the excitement in Alicia's

it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

he really be

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I

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

keep this

if I only count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

waters that

out before it was too

he know… he had passed the point of no

really reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

in my wallet. I carry it with me

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

and listen to Alicia White—the

he was able to learn a thing or