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.

right?" He

Ater slowly shook

flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances

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

know who was the

was what Ater meant by his

comprehend the depths of your

one that transcended the Absolute and even

It was Primeval.

was in, but he was perceptive enough to

it was impossible for him to

be honored to learn of my Master's

was still bowed as he uttered

took on a reverent tone, and he remained still like a statue… waiting for his Master's words to grace

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

well to remember

I will forever cherish this moment, as

seconds before Rey removed

His thoughts flowed

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

understanding they had between each

And now…

broke the awkward

[Divine Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing

Master." Ater slowly raised his head and

unimpressive, but Ater could

him was no longer

Skylar was a

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

You can count

you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's

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

nodded in approval, as if

by no means a sign of

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

Rey was no fool.

on a mission that was