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.

true form. Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands in his pockets

response, however, Ater slowly shook

not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances

placed a hand on his chest and bowed very deeply to Rey. It was an awkward sight, one that seemed like a grown man was bowing

would know who was

what Ater meant

comprehend the depths of your strength,

had was one that transcended

It was Primeval.

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

was impossible

it, I would be honored to learn

head was still bowed as he uttered those

and he remained still like a statue… waiting for his Master's words to

Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he

will do well to

I will forever cherish this moment, as well

seconds before Rey removed his hand from Ater's

flowed

could feel that Ater was a bit forlorn by his action, but Rey

was the understanding

And now…

need from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward

few steps back, he used his [Divine Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing on it as soon as he

Ater slowly raised his head

course, unimpressive, but Ater

existence before him was no longer in the realm

was

going down in about four days. I'll be needing you to take care of a few

Master. You can count

want to ask of you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's question caused Ater to smile

orders it…

in approval, as if saying "That's the

no

an intellectual precipice, implying that if his Master chose an assignment for him, it meant that he believed Ater was up for

Rey was no fool.

his subordinate on a mission that was beyond