Chapter 7

⚔IT'S GOOD TO BE THE EXTRA⚔

Chapter 7

Ring! Ring!

Click!

I stop the alarm while still lying in bed.

I quickly get up and look at the time.

{4:00 AM}

"Just the right time."

I go to the bathroom to wash my face and gargle.

I'm slowly starting to get used to this.

I don't usually wake up this early, but after I was transported here, I've been working hard to make myself stronger.

I was able to meet my family bloodline and relatives that I had never met before. I also learned about the dark past that happened to our families.

When I met them, they welcomed me wholeheartedly. They were always saying things like, "You did great," and they looked extremely happy and overjoyed.

I don't know why they act like this, but being with them is very relaxing and calming.

I don't really understand it, so I simply accepted it and became as happy as they were.

They said that there would finally be someone who would continue our bloodline's legacy—a future they once thought would never happen.

But after Full Synchronization, I was able to learn everything that happened to our bloodlines.

I was shocked, surprised, sad, and emotional after learning about all the tragic incidents.

I wanted to confirm everything, so I started asking them about it.

But all they said was:

"Don't think about it. Just focus on your time at the academy."

They also told me that I am still young and shouldn't burden myself with this problem.

"We will handle it. You can think about it when you're at the right age. But for now, enjoy yourself, spend time with your classmates, and work hard. We will support you."

I stopped bothering them about it.

I do want to do what they say, but...

I can't afford to ignore this.

The government and the Vlad family—especially Vladimir—trampled on others just to fulfill their own selfish desires.

This needs to stop.

And I will be the one to do it.

Clench.

I clench my fist.

I need to become stronger than them so I can stop them.

And so none of this will ever happen to our family again.

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Huff... huff...

Ding!

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Variable statistics increased.

Stamina increased by 0.005.

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"Okay, that's enough for now."

I am currently running and wiping the sweat from my face.

I notice a bench beside me, so I decide to sit down and look at my status.

"System Status."

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Status

Name: Eren Waltz

Age: 17 Male

Height: 5'8 cm

Gift: Superior Sword Saint

Abilities: Inheritance, Tempest, Trance

—Variable Stats—

○ Strength: 3.20

○ Dexterity: 3.19

○ Vitality: 3.08

○ Stamina: 3.04

○ Intelligence: 3.12

○ Magic Power: 2.70

○ Luck: 3.45

Gift Traits: Using a sword will greatly increase your Strength and Dexterity growth rates and slightly increase other stats. Any sword the Superior Sword Saint uses will have its properties increased by ×2.

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Currently, I am growing significantly.

Let's keep this up.

As I know, Vladimir can't touch me if he wants to.

I am still in Galixus, and some of the well-known individuals and families are currently keeping an eye on me because I am an SS-growth Gift user.

So he can't easily harm me.

I will use the four years of my stay here in Galixus to work hard and become so strong that, after I leave this place, I can deal with them—or even surpass Vladimir and the government.

I think Vladimir will find a way to deal with me, so I should prepare.

I can't waste any time.

If I have spare time, I will use it to train.

As I sit there, I see a familiar person on the opposite side of the path.

"Isn't that the class president, Elaine?"

She is looking up at the tree with a worried expression.

I decide to go over, say hi, and ask her what happened.

As I get closer, I can't help but become stunned.

She is wearing a jogging outfit, and her red hair, like Amber's, is tied into a ponytail.

She is really stunning.

With her innocent look and worried expression, she is really cute.

"Class pres, are you out for a morning jog too?"

"Um!!... Ah! Eren, yes, I am."

Elaine answers startledly.

"What are you looking up at the tree for?"

I look at the tree as well.

There is a scared cat clinging tightly to one of its branches.

"Ummm... It's a cat. While I was about to pass by here, there was a man walking his dog, and the dog scared the cat, so she climbed the tree out of fear."

She continues explaining.

"I think she's scared to go down now... I want to help the cat. I tried talking to her, but it didn't work."

"Okay, she's scared..."

I think for a moment.

"You should distract her with food or a toy. Or you could talk to her calmly with a reassuring expression."

I don't know much about cats, but that's the best suggestion I can think of.

"Toys are hard to find right now, but food can be found. Is there a convenience store nearby?"

"Ahhh, there it is."

I point behind us.

"Back there. I passed by it earlier."

"Okay, I'll go buy some. Wait here and keep an eye on her."

I quickly head toward the convenience store.

"Oookay..."

Elaine answers shyly while looking at Eren.

I find the convenience store, and luckily, there is cat food available.

I buy it and quickly return to where Elaine is.

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But when I get back, the cat is already on the ground beside Elaine.

She's currently petting the cat, and the cat has become very affectionate toward her.

"Ohhh, what happened?"

I look at the cat.

"It seems everything is fine now."

"Yes..."

She smiles.

"I tried talking to him like you advised, with a calm and reassuring face. I don't know how reassuring I looked, so I tried to be cute to him."

She happily answers while continuing to pet the cat.

"The cat food!"

I raise the bag.

"I already bought it. Let's feed it to the cat."

"Okay."

I open the cat food and give some to the cat.

But suddenly...

The cat shows hostility toward me while somehow defending Elaine.

"Hahaha..."

I laugh.

"It seems he doesn't like me. You should give it to him."

I hand the cat food to Elaine.

She happily feeds the cat.

As I watch them, the way she acts toward the cat is really captivating.

Then I notice something.

The cat is actually a boy.

"So that's why..."

"What?"

Elaine questions my sudden comment.

"Nothing."

I smile at her.

The cat doesn't look like a stray.

He's elegant, with shiny black fur.

I think after Elaine talked to him with her cute and charming face, he quickly became attracted to her.

Because he's a boy...

This damn cat.

While looking at them and seeing the way Elaine affectionately cares for him, I feel jealous.

I wish I were the cat.

"Okay, I'll be leaving now. Class will start any minute."

I stand up.

Elaine also stands while carrying the cat, who is already attached to her.

"Ohhh, right. I am too."

"I'll go the opposite way from you... so, bye for now."

I turn around and leave.

"Wait, Eren!"

I stop.

"Thanks for the help."

She follows it up with a warm smile.

I look at her, smile, bow slightly, and continue walking.

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It's been a long time since I've seen Emi.

Well, I was kind of upset before because of his sudden transfer without notice.

I was worried because of it.

Although, it was mostly Anna who was really worried.

He didn't even send us a follow-up notice or any news about himself.

We only found out after asking their neighbor.

Well...

I finally met him again.

I was happy.

But he changed.

He's not the cheerful, loud, joyful person he used to be anymore.

He's somehow very difficult to approach.

He seems hostile toward everybody and a bit timid at the same time.

And after being transported here to Galixus, his mind always seems to be somewhere else, constantly thinking about something.

Well, I think he's excited about this world...

Lendel.

And our instructors keep noticing him because he is always distant-minded during class.

I think Ms. Chloe, who is very patient with her students, is starting to get annoyed.

I am the one who is worried about what he's doing.

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Slash!

Slash!

Slash!

I am exhausted from training.

"Hey, Eren. You're becoming more and more famous, huh?"

Anna, who is also training, stops and talks to me.

"Look at those girls. They're lined up over there, cheering and admiring you."

I look at where she is pointing.

There are indeed a lot of girls watching.

But I don't have time to associate with them, so I simply ignore them.

That's for the best.

I also notice that there are a lot of boys at the training ground stealing glances at Anna.

"Hahaha... but you are too."

I answer her.

"Huuh!..."

She looks around.

"Ohhh! Here comes your admirer."

Anna is about to get pissed when Yoona suddenly arrives.

"Hey, Eren. Let's spar again today."

She asks me again.

Recently, Yoona always asks me to spar.

Well, it's not an affectionate kind of thing, as Anna always makes it sound.

It's more of a rivalry.

I've noticed that Yoona is very competitive and dedicated to her training.

I accepted her challenges so I could train as well.

And also because Yoona is a difficult opponent for me because of her weapon—a double-edged sword.

I manage to defeat her every time.

I'm happy about it because it means my hard work is paying off.

But for Yoona, losing doesn't affect her negatively.

Instead, she thinks that she needs to improve more.

We are in a give-and-take situation here.

And I'm kind of thankful for her competitive mindset.

It's really helpful for my training.

"Yoona, why are you always sparring with Eren?"

Kevin suddenly comes over.

"What can you learn from him? Why not spar with me? I have more knowledge, and I'm stronger than Eren."

He says it arrogantly.

Yoona looks at him seriously.

"That's right. You don't have to spar with someone you can't learn from, right?"

Kevin continues.

"Yeah, we learned a lot from Kevin."

Glenn and Blake comment, making Kevin even more arrogant after hearing their praise.

"What's your rank?"

Yoona asks with a cold and serious look.

"Ugkk..."

Kevin is startled.

"I am Rank 3. I'm higher-ranked than you, which means it's better for you to spar with me."

He continues speaking arrogantly.

"And what rank does Eren have?"

Yoona remains cold.

"Ugkk..."

Kevin hesitates.

"Ummm... he's Rank 1."

He doesn't want to say it, but he can't ignore Yoona's serious stare.

"Does that resolve everything?"

Yoona looks at him coldly.

"So leave me alone."

Yoona is frank.

Kevin freezes.

"Hey! Eren, come on. Let's spar."

Yoona turns back to me.

"Ohh... okay."

I am a bit surprised too by the way she acted.

Huhuhu.

That's what you deserve for being an arrogant guy like that.

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Slash!

Slash!

Clank!

Clank!

Clank!

Slash!

Slash!

Slash!

Huff.

"That's enough for now."

I wipe away the sweat that is about to drip from my face with my shirt.

Then I quickly grab a towel and a water bottle.

"Here. You really improved fast."

I hand the water bottle to her.

She is currently sitting on the ground.

She looks at me with her cold expression, as if she is thinking to herself:

Should I accept it or not?

She still seems wary of me.

"Thank you."

She grabs the water bottle and starts drinking.

I can't help but stare at her.

The way she drinks is really stunning.

Her training suit really suits her.

Her silky, long black hair is tied into a ponytail, and her pale white skin makes her look like a doll up close.

"What?"

She questions why I am staring at her as she is about to finish drinking.

"Nothing."

I answer and smile.

"Oh!... Should I not finish the drink?"

She asks.

"Ummm... no. That's all for you."

"Why do you train so hard?"

I ask her to change the topic.

"What makes you do that?"

It's kind of getting awkward.

"Hmmmm..."

She pauses.

"Should I answer that or not?"

"Oh, it's up to you if you want to say it."

I answer.

She's still being cold, huh.

"Then I will not."

She stands up.

"Okay. I'll take my leave now. Thank you, as always."

She slightly bows before leaving.

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