As the title suggests, I'm looking for either an extra that never becomes involved with the main story (think a story about "villager a" that is there while the hero is off fighting the demon lord) or a side character watching the hero do their thing and get stronger. (Kind of like the short story My Hero where it's about the "main character's" best friend https://www.novelupdates.com/extnu/805635/ if you're curious.)
How about "She Was Both Called God, as Well as Satan" The MC just watches as a new civilization forms
If you're only looking for MC as a mob that originally has nothing to do with the plot: Otome Game no Mobu desura naindaga. MC is an apprentice gardener working at the original game's villainess mansion.