"I—"
Neo was an extra.
If he tried to take high rank, he would affect the plot of the novel.
But.
This world was heading for a destined doom.
Neo would die if the future was not changed.
He wanted to live.
He never had any intention of not interfering.
"—want Rank 1."
"What!?"
The receptionist looked at him as if he was crazy.
"S-sir, maybe you misspoke."
She noticed the students glaring at her desk.
Her eyes watered at the pressure of the children of God Clans.
'This crazy bastard! He looks good but his head is empty!'
The receptionist wanted to cry when Neo did not budge.
'If he wants to die, die alone! Why is he trying to get me killed along with him!?'
"Can you give me the rank token?" Neo asked.
"S-sir—"
"Is it not allowed?"
"No… tha-that's not the problem."
She bit her lips and gave him the Rank 1 badge with trembling hands.