Reborn as an Extra

Chapter 228 An insight on a world without Rio... (Skippable)

(At the end of this chapter has some insights on what the current situation would have been if Rio hadnʼt altered the original plot, read it with your own caution, because we are talking about Fade here, so brain rot is possible!)

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Time passed slowly and after a few hours, Al was successfully able to ascend, moreover, due to the help of the sudden epiphany he seemed a bit stronger than usual newly ascended S-rankers from the get-go.

Al opened his eyes and a smile appeared on his face after a long time.

The original haggard and tired look on his face seems to have disappeared all now and his vitality has soured to a new level.

The weak and fragile aura that lingered around him earlier has solidified at this time and he has become a genuine S-ranker now.

ʼSigh, it was wasting my time on alcohol and worldly things, I would have progressed more if I hadnʼt resorted to self-blame...ʼ (Al)

Al could also feel it now.

The reason why he wasnʼt progressing was because of his own mentality.

Due to being in depression, he ended up resorting to heavy drinking and going to various clubs.

His reputation of being a scumbag spread because he got in trouble with several people in the clubs after being high on alcohol.

Loss of reputation further pushed him deeper into the abyss of depression, eventually causing harm to his progress.

Just when Al was busy thinking about various things in his head, his parents rushed over to check on his condition.

Only after confirming that Al had safely ascended did they both heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing such a concerned look on their faces for him, Al felt ashamed in his heart.

He rarely meets his parents these days as they are busy at work, thus he has built up resentment for them, but now that he saw their concerned looks he realized that it was all just his own idiocy.

His parents never really stopped caring for him, they were just too busy. This realization finally caused the heavy burden of negative feelings in his heart to disappear.

”You really were careless this time, if we hadnʼt taken action on time, the mana storm caused by your ascension could have troubled a lot of civilians...” (Ryul)

”But I guess itʼs okay, after all, no one was harmed anyway, so congratulations on becoming an S-ranker...” (Ryul)

”Although you will have to shoulder a lot of responsibilities from now on, this major breakthrough is still a great thing!” (Ryul)

”I will be more than happy to help get rid of some burden from your shoulders, Father...” (Al)

Syvis patted Alʼs head and smiled.

”Our son has grown up, itʼs a moment worth celebrating... I will make a handmade cake for today!” (Syvis)

”Oooh! Nice” (Ryul)

”Good!” (Al)

While the three were having a happy family time, Ashtel and Jin stood nearby silently.

”Ahem, I think I should excuse myself now...” (Ashtel)

”y-Yeah, I too...” (Jin)

They both didnʼt want to become a distraction when those three were enjoying their family time, so they simply excused themselves and left hurriedly.

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Rioʼs room.

Unconcerned about all the chaos that he had created, Rio was sipping tea at this moment while watching TV.

ʼAs I thought, he broke through easily...ʼ (Rio)

Rio sensed that the mana in the surrounding calmed down after the massive mana storm disappeared, thus he knew that Al must have broken through by now.

The reason why Rio thought about taking this step was simple.

He knew that plot and he knew that he could manipulate the plot, so he did so to stop any trouble to come his way.

ʼIf possible I would like to enjoy the scenery here for a longer time...ʼ (Rio)

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According to the novel.

Fade and Kira would have been the only two people to have arrived at the meeting from humanityʼs side as all talented people like Link, Liam, Ellie, and Riya would have been dead by now.

Lia would have already become a subordinate of the demon king after going through demonization and thus would have been on the wanted list.

Those who defect to the demon race become international criminals and are hunted down by all races.

Moreover, Rio would have been a simple extra in the story, he would have already been expelled from the academy by the end of the first year.

He would have never met, James and thus never would have known about his fatherʼs mysterious past. His life would have been very ordinary but peaceful.