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

slowly

Those who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

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

know who was the truly superior one among

was what Ater

degree. I can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare

Rey had was one that transcended the Absolute and even

It was Primeval.

didn't know what level it was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize the true nature of his Master's

knew it was impossible for him to

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

head was still bowed as

he remained still like a statue… waiting for his

As Rey spoke,

will do well to remember

cherish this moment, as well

few more seconds before Rey removed

His thoughts flowed

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

the understanding they

And now…

I need from you, Ater." Rey broke the

a few steps back, he used his [Divine Elemental Magic] to make an

Ater slowly raised his head

of course, unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond

no longer in the realm of the

was a

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

You can

you that you can do

long as Master is the one who orders it… there is

approval, as if saying "That's

no means

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

Rey was no fool.

on a