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.

underwhelming, right?" He

Ater slowly shook his head and

not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

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

know who was the truly superior

Ater meant by his

towers mine by an infinite degree. I can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor

Rey had was one that transcended the Absolute and even the

It was Primeval.

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

knew it was impossible for

it, I would be honored to learn of

still bowed as he uttered those

like a statue… waiting for his Master's words

As Rey spoke, he placed his hand on Ater's crimson

do well to remember

cherish this moment, as well as your honored

a few more seconds before Rey removed his hand from Ater's

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as he

that Ater was a bit forlorn by his action, but Rey didn't care at

understanding

And now…

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

Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on,

head and looked

physical form was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater could

before him was no longer

was a

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

can count on

I want to ask of you. How sure are you that you can

the one who orders it… there is nothing

nodded in approval, as if saying

no means a

his Master chose an assignment for

Rey was no fool.

on a mission that was beyond their