An Extra’s POV

"Settle down in your respective seats. Over there." The Instructor pointed Rey and Lucielle in the direction of their seats, to which they nodded and obediently walked towards. Since the chairs and desks were arranged in five rows and four columns, there was sufficient space for Rey and Lucielle in the fourth and fifth column. Per the instruction of the Instructor, though, they ended up seated right beside each other.

It was a very convenient arrangement, and Rey found both himself and his partner sighing in relief as they ventured to their seats.

Once they settled in their respective chairs, the three-horned man proceeded to speak.

"Welcome to Class 1-A, which I already assume you've already been briefed about in your Orientation. We're the best among Stage 1 Students, which is why both the number of available seats and students here are the smallest."

Indeed, Rey and Lucielle already knew all of this.

The other Classes, from B–F, had a lot more students in their classrooms. They were also doing their very best to ascend to Class A—though such a venture was nigh impossible.

"Consider it a privilege you made it here. But, also remember not to be too conceited and get comfortable. We have weekly assessments that get to determine a student's compatibility with their present class. If you fall short in overall points, you'll be demoted. And if a student gets sufficient points in a lower class… they can take your place here. Hence, it's important not to underestimate anyone or feel invincible in your elevated status."

As the two heard this surprisingly insightful message from the Instructor, they nodded slowly and gave him all their attention.

"Now then… why don't we all introduce ourselves to the new students since they've been so courteous as to introduce themselves to us? I'll start first."

With a hand on his forehead, and one on his stomach, he bent slightly as he uttered his name.

"My name is Isra'il, a designated Dragon Commander and former war veteran. I chose education after serving the Empire for decades and paid my dues to the Emperor. I consider this a much more impactful and fulfilling occupation, which is why I am here now."

It was amazing how Isra'il wore his heart on his sleeve in his introduction.

smile, with a look of pride on his face as he listed his past accomplishments, as

wasn't exaggerating about anything. Their reactions

as you were always meant to be. As your

the classroom, causing Instructor Isr'ail to get a little

slightly blush, but he

applause, he was finally able to

time for everyone else to

of the thirteen other students in the classroom rose to their feet and began to

nice to see new faces." This first guy seemed like a model student, with smooth black

and it was clear he took education as his top

the first guy,

but everything about him

G'eraiya. Consider it an honor to be in the same

just looked like an

I mean… pretty amazing!" She was very pretty in her own right, but her flustered speech made it so she swiftly got her word out

Yet another girl—her appearance as plain as her introduction—spoke up,

I suppose I should also look out for my juniors, so come ask me anything if you need anything." He had chains, earrings, and all manner of piercings

best attempts to act cool, he just felt a

with her serious demeanor and her round glasses. Her no-nonsense attitude instantly caused the

Remember my name!" For some reason,

eyes nearly matched Lucielle's, though he