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.

is my true form. Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands in his pockets and

response, however, Ater slowly shook his

need not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

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

knowledge would know who was the truly superior one among

what Ater meant by

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

one that transcended the Absolute and even the

It was Primeval.

was perceptive enough to recognize the true

was impossible

it, I would be honored to learn of my

head was still bowed as

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

spoke, he placed his hand on

do well

cherish this moment, as

few more seconds

His thoughts flowed as he smiled

bit forlorn by

was the understanding they had between each

And now…

Ater." Rey broke the

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

raised his head

course, unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond the

him was no longer in

was

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

Master. You can

you. How sure are you that you can

who orders it… there is

as

no means

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

Rey was no fool.

wouldn't send his subordinate on a mission that was