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

Ater slowly shook

who judge outward appearances

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

knowledge would know who was the truly superior one

was what Ater meant

I can not comprehend the depths of

Rey had was one that transcended the Absolute and even the

It was Primeval.

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

it was impossible for

so permit it, I would be honored to

head was still bowed as he uttered those

reverent tone, and he remained still like a statue… waiting for

Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he placed his

will do well to

you, Master. I will forever cherish this moment, as well as your

a few more seconds before

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as

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

was the understanding they

And now…

Rey broke the awkward silence between

make an

raised his head and looked at Rey's majestic

physical form was, of course, unimpressive,

was no longer in the realm of

was

I'll be needing you to take

can count on

ask of you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's question caused Ater

one who orders it… there is

in approval, as if saying "That's the

was by no means a sign of

his Master chose an assignment for him, it meant that he

Rey was no fool.

on a mission that was beyond