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

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

you tell

like an idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he

only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have

I

This was a lie.

he didn't like them either. He was

Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

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

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

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

cope, but

Rey? That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

this would be the next question that

trying to figure out if he

genuinely excited about

I just

Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he

was rescued by Alicia

for me. That's why I have

could already see the excitement in

wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin this

he really be

Grand Tamer, right? I

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

to keep this conversation going,

ones in my parents' house, they're only

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were

pull out before it was

did he know… he had passed the point of

a lot,

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell you all their

Never…

it

… Ever.

have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest girl in

was able to learn