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 head and

who judge

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

knowledge would know who was the truly superior one among

Ater

by an infinite degree. I can not comprehend the

had was one that transcended the

It was Primeval.

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

impossible

you so permit it, I would be

head was still bowed as he uttered

like a statue… waiting

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

will do well to remember

will forever cherish this

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

flowed as he

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

mattered was the understanding

And now…

broke the awkward silence between

Magic] to make an

head and looked at Rey's

form was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond

no longer in the realm of

Skylar was a

four days. I'll be needing

You can count

even know what I want to ask of you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's question caused

who orders it… there is nothing

nodded in approval, as if saying "That's

response was by no means a

precipice, implying that if his Master chose

Rey was no fool.

a mission that