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 slowly forming in

was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't

Can you tell

for such a question, but it felt

could only hope Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey… do

I love

This was a lie.

like them either.

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

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

at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

all cope, but Rey indulged in

great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

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

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

was just genuinely excited about the

just

now been

rescued

for me. That's why I have

in

wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin

really be

is Grand Tamer, right?

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

had to keep this conversation going, no

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

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

was entering waters that were

pull out before it was too

had passed the point of

reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you

Never…

my wallet. I carry it with me

… Ever.

happy I finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

listen to Alicia White—the prettiest

to learn a thing