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 his

him to ask her anything, and from her

you tell me

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

hope Alicia didn't label

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have

I love

This was a lie.

hate cats, but he didn't like them either. He was in the gray area when

when she asked the question, he couldn't give such a

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

all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had

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

cope, but Rey indulged

Rey? That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

should have known that this would be the next question

even like Alicia was trying to figure out if he was lying or

just genuinely excited about

I just fess

of Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he

he was rescued by

Well, it's the same for me. That's why

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and more

indeed the right choice to begin this journey

he really be able

is Grand Tamer, right?

you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of his nervousness and took

this conversation going, no

count the ones in

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were

had to pull out before

had passed the point

really reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

are so cute too. Want me to tell

Never…

actually have all their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with me all

… Ever.

I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush

able to learn a thing