An Extra’s POV

Silence.

Pure, unbridled silence radiated within the vast expanse.

As the golden lights danced around the room like fireflies, Rey stood in front of his Familiar—his question echoing in both their minds.

Ater's face remained the same. He had a calm smile, and despite the dangerous question he was asked, nothing changed in his demeanor.

"What would I do, huh…?" He slowly raised his hand to his chin and rubbed it while closing his eyes for a moment.

"Need some time to think about it?"

"No, no… that's not it." Ater responded swiftly to Rey's question, inhaling deeply as if absorbing the question.

"It's just that… I find it to be a pretty straightforward question."

Rey's curious face sharply contrasted the completely resolute expression that Ater gave.

"As your Familiar, everything I possess is yours. If you desire my life… it is yours."

His face no longer had a smile or any hint of amusement on it.

It was purely that of a serious disposition.

"I see. Good answer." Rey smiled and nodded.

Their 'Bond' confirmed everything Ater said.

It was still surprising to see such a hateful, uncontrollable Beast become so tame, but what Ater just had made all the remnant skepticism within him vanish.

Rey couldn't deny it any longer.

"I have confirmed your absolute loyalty to me." Rey's body slowly began to change, and his tall, imposing form vanished.

Replacing his 'Ralyks' form was his mundane appearance as Rey.

He had a plain face, and his dark hair complimented his dark irises. His height had grown to be a little above average, but he was still considerably shorter than Ater.

He had a baggy shirt on, and he wore plain shorts.

This was Rey—master of Ater and tamer of darkness—in all his glory.

He placed

however, Ater slowly shook his

who

chest and bowed very deeply to Rey. It was an awkward sight, one that seemed like a grown

was the truly superior one

what Ater meant by

power within you towers mine by an infinite degree. I can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare to

had was one that transcended the Absolute and even

It was Primeval.

level it was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize the true nature of his

it was impossible

so permit it, I would be honored to learn of my Master's

was still bowed as

took on a reverent tone, and he remained still like a statue… waiting for his Master's

Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he placed

well to

I will forever cherish this moment,

few more seconds

thoughts flowed

bit forlorn by his action,

mattered was the understanding they had between each

And now…

I need from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward silence

an earth throne to sit on, collapsing

Ater slowly raised his head and looked at Rey's majestic

was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater

him was no longer in the realm

Skylar was

about four days. I'll be needing you to take

You can count on

to ask of you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's

long as Master is the one who orders it… there is nothing

nodded in approval, as if saying "That's

no means a sign of

essentially placing Rey at an intellectual precipice, implying that if his Master chose an

Rey was no fool.

send his subordinate on a mission