Chapter 5: Skill Exhibition
Rey's embarrassing moment didn't last too long, thankfully, since he wasn't the last one to use the Oculus.
The orb was passed on to the next person, who had a C-Tier Class.
It wasn't an amazing Class or anything, but compared to Rey's Commoner Class, it was far more preferable.
'Even the decent folk around here are giving me strange looks. I guess they don't like underachievers...' Rey mused to himself, sensing the disapproving glances he was getting.
To avoid those unsettling stares, Rey remembered Adonis's advice and decided to give something a shot.
"Status Window," he murmured under his breath.
[STATUS WINDOW]
- Name: Rey Skylar.
- Race: Human (Otherworlder)
- Class: Commoner (F-Tier)
- Level: 1 (0.00% EXP)
- Life Force: 1
- Mana Level: 1
- Combat Ability: 1
- Stat Points: 0
- Skills (Exclusive): [Doppel]
- Skills (Non-Exclusive): Nil
- Alignment: Neutral
[Additional Information]
You possess the weakest Class, but the strongest Skill. You can only be described as an 'Overpowered Weakling.'
[End Of Information]
'Yeah, not exactly surprised by this outcome,' Rey chuckled inwardly.
He wasn't expecting an overnight transformation into a powerhouse with god-like abilities or monstrous stats. Especially not with a commoner Class.
'Some Classes hand out privileges, giving you a crazy boost in stats right from Level 1. The higher you climb, the more those stats pile up,' Rey reasoned, drawing from his knowledge of gaming.
This was why it was incredibly important to have at least a decent Class, even if one wanted an overpowered Skill.
'But I just had to get [Doppel]. There's no way I'm going to regret my choice, even now.' Rey was resolute about his choice, a sly grin playing on his lips.
He just had to endure these early moments.
'Once they see what I can do, I'm sure they'll change their minds about me!'
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Once the Oculus made the rounds, everyone got to see each other's Class. It became crystal clear who was leading the pack.
His power, both in terms of Skills and Class, was unrivaled.
'And it's not just him...' Rey noted, turning his attention to Alicia
She had one SS-Tier Skill, one S-Tier Skill, and one B-Tier Skill.
She was also an absolute beast in her own right.
'The others have some seriously decent Skills. This is insane!' Rey marveled at the impressive array of abilities his peers possessed.
His best friend from school, Bill, was no exception.
Bill had awakened one A-Tier and four B-Tier Skills, adding to his already impressive A-Tier Class.
However, not every student boasted immensely powerful Skills. Some had rather average abilities, ranging from C to even D Tiers, limited by their available Karma Points.
"Next up, Rey," the call brought Rey's attention back, making him slightly jittery as all eyes fell upon him.
'This is my moment!' Rey thought nervously.
He was determined to prove himself, to shatter the perception that he was an underachiever. His Skill was the strongest among them all, and now was the time to showcase it.
As Rey stepped forward, whispers surrounded him, hateful and dismissive.
"I bet he's got some useless Skill."
"He's just wasting our time, honestly."
"Why's he smiling? Can't be anything worthwhile."
"It's gotta be a C-Tier at best."
Those murmurs, as Rey advanced, triggered a stark realization within him. 'They don't want me to succeed,' he concluded.
The disdain from his classmates wasn't just about looking down on him; it was about maintaining the status quo.
'They want to keep me down,' Rey acknowledged, a new understanding dawning upon him.
Life, he recognized, often upheld this cycle: the strong stayed strong while ensuring the weak remained in their place.
Disrupting this status quo seemed inconceivable to them, regardless of potential or capability.
As Rey stepped into the spotlight, a sinking feeling replaced his initial excitement.
'I get it now,' he sighed inwardly. His smile faltered, fading into the background as a sobering realization settled in.
'No point trying,' he concluded bitterly. In their eyes, he was already pegged as the underachiever of the group.
At that moment, Rey made a choice. 'If this is what they expect,' he resolved, a small smile reclaiming its place on his lips, 'then so be it.'
'I'm okay being an Extra.'
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[A/N]
Next chapter, we'll see Rey reveal his Skill...
... Or something like that.