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.

form. Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed

however, Ater slowly

Those who judge outward appearances

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

who was the truly superior one among the

what Ater meant

mine by an infinite degree. I can not comprehend the

was one that transcended

It was Primeval.

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

was impossible

permit it, I would be honored to learn of my

head was still bowed

tone, and he remained still like a statue…

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

do well

forever cherish this

moment lasted for a few more seconds before

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as he smiled

bit forlorn by his action, but Rey didn't

was the understanding they had

And now…

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

[Divine Elemental Magic] to make an earth

Ater slowly raised his head and looked at Rey's

form was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater

him was no longer

Skylar was

days. I'll be needing you to take care

can count

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

who orders it… there is

approval, as if saying "That's the

by no means a

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

Rey was no fool.

on a mission that was