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 his

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

you tell me more about

like an idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something

could only hope Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

great start. But first, I have to ask,

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't like them either. He was in

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

seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically

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

delusion, all so he

cope, but

That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

the next question that would

wasn't even like Alicia was trying to figure out if he

was just genuinely excited about the

just

been shattered,

he was rescued

for me. That's why

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and more

it was indeed the right choice

really be able to keep

is Grand Tamer, right? I can

but he gulped down all of

this conversation going,

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

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven

'What the hell…?'

was entering waters that were

to pull out

had passed the point of no

a lot,

It would never end.

Want me to tell you all

Never…

it with me all the time, so

… Ever.

finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

so, Rey had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl

able to learn a thing or