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.

Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands

response, however, Ater slowly shook his head

who judge outward appearances are

was an awkward

with knowledge would know who was the truly superior

was what Ater

not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare to the magnitude of your

that transcended the Absolute and

It was Primeval.

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

was impossible for him to

it, I would be

bowed as

on a reverent tone, and he remained still like a statue… waiting for his

As Rey spoke, he placed

do well

cherish this

few more seconds before Rey removed his

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as he smiled

a bit forlorn by

mattered was the understanding they had between each

And now…

need from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward silence between them and began to

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

raised his head and looked at

of course, unimpressive, but Ater

the existence before him was no longer in the realm

was a

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

can

don't even know what I want to ask of you. How sure are you that

Master is the one who orders

as

no means a sign

placing Rey at 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.

a mission that