Chapter 3

⚔ IT'S GOOD TO BE AN EXTRA ⚔

Chapter 3 — The Extra's Gift

Ding.

…

“Status.”

A large holographic screen appeared.

STATUS

Name: Elaine Ford

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Gift: Saint of the White Mage

◇ Rank: D

Potential: Can grow up to Rank S

Variable Stats

Strength: 1.50

Dexterity: 1.86

Vitality: 1.70

Stamina: 1.86

Intelligence: 3.80

Magic Power: 3.11

Luck: 2.45

◇ Cadet Rank: D

…

The crowd immediately became amazed.

The people on the stage and those watching from the surrounding buildings began talking among themselves.

“Wow... that's something.”

“Ohh!”

“A Rank S growth Gift!”

Chloe looked impressed.

“A prodigy from the Ford family...”

“That is to be expected from a family of royalty.”

Elaine herself looked startled.

She clearly hadn't expected such a Gift.

“As expected of Miss Elaine.”

“Thank you, great ancestors, for granting Elaine such a Gift.”

In one of the surrounding buildings, a group of people wearing white robes began praying.

They seemed extremely excited about Elaine's Gift.

After Elaine, Yoona stepped forward.

Ding.

She placed her hand on the pole.

…

“Status.”

STATUS

Name: Yoona Finley

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Gift: Dark Battle Mage

◇ Rank: D

Potential: Can grow up to Rank S

Variable Stats

Strength: 2.30

Dexterity: 2.67

Vitality: 1.78

Stamina: 1.90

Intelligence: 2.11

Magic Power: 2.80

Luck: 2.14

◇ Cadet Rank: D

…

“Another S-rank growth potential.”

“Hmm...”

“The daughter of the Finley family.”

“One of the wealthiest families in Lendel.”

Then, from one of the buildings, an old man's voice suddenly rang out.

“Ohhh... my precious granddaughter.”

“Watching you grow from afar, and now I finally have a chance to meet you.”

“To think that you obtained such a great Gift...”

“Just like your grandfather.”

“Hahahahahaha!”

A loud laugh echoed through the building.

The old man had slightly white and black hair. He wore a white long-sleeved polo shirt and slacks, and held a cane while standing straight.

“Sir, please remain calm. There are a lot of people here.”

One of his bodyguards tried to calm him down.

But the old man didn't stop laughing.

Nobody else seemed bothered by his behavior.

After all, this man was known as the White Demon, one of the top three strongest individuals in the human domain.

Then came Kevin.

As expected, he stepped forward after Yoona.

Ding.

“Be amazed by my status.”

Kevin arrogantly remarked.

…

“Status.”

STATUS

Name: Kevin Vlad

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Gift: Prince of Spears

◇ Rank: D

Potential: Can grow up to Rank S

Variable Stats

Strength: 2.80

Dexterity: 2.92

Vitality: 2.67

Stamina: 2.70

Intelligence: 2.14

Magic Power: 2.23

Luck: 2.50

◇ Cadet Rank: D

…

Kevin stood proudly on the stage.

“Hmph.”

“Ohhh...”

“From the Vlad family.”

“Truly, another generation of the strongest.”

Chloe nodded.

“As expected of a member of the Vlad family.”

Meanwhile, inside another building, a man with dark blue hair sat proudly on a high-class chair.

Several men wearing black suits surrounded him.

“That’s it, son.”

“Make our family proud.”

“There is no one greater than you, is there?”

Another person commented:

“Another remarkable Gift user from the Vlad family.”

“As expected of their top son.”

“This is Vladimir.”

“The bloodline of the strongest humans in Lendel for almost a hundred years.”

Vladimir smirked after hearing the praise.

The registration continued.

More students stepped forward.

Eventually, Anna and Eren approached the stage.

Ding.

Anna placed her hand on the pole.

…

“Status.”

STATUS

Name: Anna Lavel

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Gift: Archer Queen

◇ Rank: D

Potential: Can grow up to Rank S

Variable Stats

Strength: 1.89

Dexterity: 3.12

Vitality: 2.11

Stamina: 2.22

Intelligence: 2.50

Magic Power: 2.70

Luck: 2.45

◇ Cadet Rank: D

…

Chloe looked amazed.

“This generation of students might be the best group of students we've ever had here in Galixus.”

“I see so many great talents.”

Meanwhile, another old man was celebrating.

“Good job, Anna!”

“Huhuhu... that's my granddaughter.”

“Such a high-class Gift!”

The old man stood with his arms crossed.

He wore a black suit, had red hair, and was surrounded by several members of his guild.

The guild was known as Fireborn.

He suddenly looked toward the White Demon.

“Hey! Old man White Demon!”

“What do you think of my granddaughter?”

“Huh?!”

The White Demon looked irritated.

“Who are you calling old man?”

“You can say that to yourself!”

“But you're much older than me!”

The red-haired old man laughed.

“Hahahaha!”

“Sir Salamander, please don't start a fight here.”

Salamander's secretary quickly stepped in.

“I'm not starting a fight.”

“I am merely competing with that old man over whose granddaughter is better.”

“Shut up, you LIZARD!”

“Huh?!”

“Who are you calling a lizard?!”

“YOU WANT ANOTHER ROUND HERE?! COME ON!”

Salamander became furious.

“Oh... I'm up for it.”

“If you want to get beaten up again.”

The two old men faced each other.

Their auras began to spread through the area.

But before they could actually fight, the White Demon's bodyguards and Salamander's guild members stepped between them and suppressed their confrontation.

These two old men were notorious for constantly competing with each other.

They were both considered among the top three strongest individuals in the human domain.

Meanwhile, another conversation was taking place inside the building.

“Oh?”

“To think that the Sword Saints, who haven't bothered showing up or attending G.O.C. for such a long time, are miraculously here now.”

G.O.C.

Galixus Orientation on New Cadets.

It was widely known that famous guilds, families, and powerful individuals attended the event.

Their purposes varied.

Some came to meet their bloodlines or families.

Others came to find talented new cadets.

Some wanted to support promising students and recruit them after they graduated from Galixus.

Vladimir looked toward a group of people wearing hoods.

“So you're here too.”

“Huh?”

“The Sword Saints are here?”

“I haven't heard anything about them for a long time.”

Several people began whispering after Vladimir mentioned them.

One person from the hooded group stepped forward.

The leader removed her hood.

“Are we not allowed to attend?”

“We are here for the same purpose as you.”

She looked directly at Vladimir with a hostile gaze.

Vladimir smirked.

“Oh...”

“I never said you weren't allowed.”

“Good luck scouting talented cadets for your guild.”

The hooded leader shook her head.

“I think you're misunderstanding something.”

“I said we are here for the same purpose.”

“I never said it was for our guild.”

She paused.

“Well...”

“That is only part of our purpose for being here.”

The man smirked and looked back toward the center of the dome.

“Huh?”

Vladimir looked annoyed.

Then it was Eren's turn.

He stepped toward the pole.

Ding.

…

“Status.”

STATUS

Name: Eren Waltz

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Gift: Superior Sword Saint

◇ Rank: D

Potential: Can grow up to Rank SS

Variable Stats

Strength: 3.11

Dexterity: 3.12

Vitality: 2.94

Stamina: 2.90

Intelligence: 3.02

Magic Power: 2.60

Luck: 3.45

◇ Cadet Rank: D

…

“Ohhh!”

“What a Rank SS growth potential!”

“His stats are almost at an average of 3!”

“Wooow!”

Chloe's eyes widened.

“To think that I would witness someone obtain a Gift with SS-rank growth potential.”

“And that person is one of my students.”

“I am honored.”

The students became extremely excited.

Eren scratched the back of his head.

He looked a little nervous because of all the attention he was receiving.

Then he formally answered Chloe.

“Thank you, ma'am.”

“I am also honored to be under your guidance.”

Chloe smiled happily at his answer and slightly bowed toward him.

The people in the surrounding buildings immediately became excited.

“Waltz...”

“I didn't see that wrong, right?”

“From the Waltz family?”

“Finally... one of their generation has appeared.”

“And he obtained an SS-rank growth Gift!”

“Only a few individuals in the entire human domain possess SS-rank Gifts.”

“This is great news for humanity.”

“To think that the Waltz family, which had disappeared for such a long time, would suddenly appear and surprise us like this.”

“Huhuhu...”

“Truly remarkable.”

“The bloodline of the Sword Saints.”

“I agree.”

“Such great talent.”

“Eren Waltz.”

“I will remember that name.”

Even the two old men had finally calmed down.

“Wow!”

“Finally!”

“After such a long time...”

“Eren Waltz.”

“There is finally someone who can bring honor back to our family name.”

The hooded group—the Waltz family—were rejoicing.

Some were even emotional.

Vladimir, however...

“How?!”

He clenched his fist angrily.

Meanwhile, I was simply amazed.

Ohh...

This is a very exciting development.

To think that Eren possesses such a Gift.

I didn't know exactly how great it was, but considering the reactions of everyone watching...

It was obviously something amazing.

That's exactly what I'd expect from the MC.

I nodded with satisfaction.

Then I realized...

It's my turn.

Honestly, I didn't care how they reacted to my status.

I was already happy.

The main gang had obtained incredible Gifts.

I couldn't wait to see them in action.

I want to see them fight monsters.

Defeat bad guys.

Conquer dungeons.

Sword fights!

Swosh!

Bang!

Boom!

The kind of action scenes that I could only read in novels...

I was going to witness them with my own eyes.

Hell yeah!

I stepped forward.

Ding.

…

“Status.”

STATUS

Name: Emi Crowley

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Gift: Potion Master

◇ Rank: E

Potential: Can grow up to Rank B

Variable Stats

Strength: 1.00

Dexterity: 1.00

Vitality: 1.00

Stamina: 1.00

Magic Power: 1.50

Intelligence: 2.13

Luck: 5.60

◇ Cadet Rank: E

…

Well...

That's my status.

I looked at the screen seriously.

Then I noticed something.

My Luck was incredibly high compared to the other students.

Hmm...

I looked toward Chloe.

She was staring at me with a puzzled expression.

Let me guess what you're thinking.

"What kind of Gift is that?"

"Isn't that useless?"

That's it, right?

And apparently...

I was right.

Potion Master?

I've never heard of that Gift before.

Isn't it somehow useless?

And four of his stats are below average.

1.25 is considered the average stat for a new cadet.

Chloe looked at me with concern.

“Cheer up.”

“It's only the beginning.”

“You can still grow.”

She encouraged me.

“Thank you, Ms. Chloe.”

Thank you, Ms. Chloe.

I am overjoyed.

You are actually a saint.

Unlike Eren, the reaction from the observers was completely different.

They were confused.

“Potion Master?”

“That's a new kind of Gift, right?”

The White Demon looked curious.

“Hmm... it seems so.”

“But if you think about its practical use...”

“It seems somewhat useless.”

Salamander nodded.

“Hmm.”

The G.O.C. was almost over.

Stand!

Clank.

Clank.

Clank.

Clank.

Vladimir stood up.

He was clearly pissed.

He left the building without another word.

“Leaving already?”

“Isn't he going to meet his son?”

“He seems pissed.”

“Hahahaha.”

“He doesn't look it, but he's actually getting old like us.”

“I agree.”

“He still thinks he's young.”

“Unlike us.”

“We're mature.”

“We're simply being true to our age.”

“Hahaha!”

“Hahaha!”

The two old men laughed together.

“Why don't we drink after this?”

“Ohh, I won't refuse.”

“Let's see who's the better drinker.”

“Ohhh... you think you can beat me?”

“Here you go again.”

“Weren't we supposed to meet your granddaughter?”

Salamander's secretary reminded him.

“Ohhh, right.”

“Let's meet our granddaughter first.”

…

“Okay.”

“That concludes our registration.”

“You may now go to your dormitories or meet your families who are currently here in Galixus.”

“After one week, school will officially begin.”

Chloe smiled.

“I'll say it again.”

“Cadets...”

“Welcome to Galixus.”

That concluded the orientation.

I was guided to my dorm room along with the other students.

When I finally left the dome, I was able to see the outside world of Galixus.

And...

“Wow.”

Everywhere I looked, I was amazed.

Just like inside the dome, the entire place looked like a combination of medieval and futuristic architecture.

There were countless things I had never seen before.

It was incredible.

Eventually, I arrived at my room.

“This is your key.”

“Relax and have fun.”

The attendant handed it to me.

“Thank you.”

I opened the door.

My eyes widened.

The room was surprisingly spacious.

There was a study table, a bed, a bathroom, a kitchen, and even a dining table.

It looked like a high-class hotel room.

I immediately went toward the bed.

The moment I saw it, I jumped onto it.

“Ahhh...”

“This is so comfortable.”

Today was exhausting.

To think that everything that happened was actually real.

I raised my hand.

Slap!

I slapped my own face.

“Ouch!”

“That hurts.”

So...

It was real.

The contents of that article were actually true.

Too bad I hadn't finished reading it.

It would have been a great source of information.

“Oh, right.”

“I downloaded it.”

I searched through my pocket.

I quickly pulled out my phone and turned it on.

“There it is.”

“Nice.”

“I'll read it later.”

“I want to rest first.”

Ding.

…

◇ Successfully processing status...

…

A notification appeared from the System.

“Huh?”

“It finished?”

“Oh... right.”

“The Full Synchronization.”

“I'll do it now.”

I sat up.

“System Status.”

Ding.

…

“Huh?”

I stared at the screen.

“What is this...?”

…