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?"

dosage of saliva slowly forming in

here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her

Can you tell me

question, but it felt like he was

hope Alicia didn't label him as weird for

Thankfully, she didn't.

start. But first, I have to

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't like them either.

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

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

the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out of his mother's

this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found

cope, but Rey indulged

Rey? That's great! Which kind

"U-um…"

have known that this would be the next question that would come out of

wasn't even like Alicia was trying to figure

just genuinely excited

just fess

of Rey's cope had now been

was rescued by Alicia

same for me. That's why

excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and

was indeed the right choice to begin this

really be able to

Class is Grand Tamer, right?

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

had to keep this conversation going, no

count the ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were

had to pull out before it was

know… he had passed the

a

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you

Never…

wallet. I carry it with me

… Ever.

have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest girl in

able to learn a thing or