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?"

of saliva slowly forming in

being offered a blank check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from

tell me more about

a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else

could only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

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

I

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray area

when she asked

I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically means

one of the truest things that had

to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found his heart

was all cope, but Rey indulged in

That's great! Which kind of cats do

"U-um…"

this would be the next question that would come

Alicia was trying to figure out if he was

was just genuinely

I just fess

now been

he was rescued

decide, right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a

already see the excitement in Alicia's

wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

really be able to keep

Class is Grand Tamer,

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

had to keep this

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

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too deep

out before

did he know… he had passed the point

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

cute too. Want

Never…

wallet. I carry it with me all the

… Ever.

happy I finally have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

to Alicia White—the prettiest girl

able to learn a thing or