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.

form. Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands in his pockets

Ater slowly shook his head

power need not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances

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

would know who was the truly superior

what Ater

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

was one that

It was Primeval.

was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize

it was impossible for him to

you so permit it, I would be honored to

bowed as he uttered those

he remained still like a statue…

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

do well

forever cherish this moment, as well

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

cringe…' His thoughts flowed

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

was the understanding they

And now…

the awkward silence

make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing on it as soon as he did

Ater slowly raised his head and looked at

of course, unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond

before him was no longer in the

Skylar was

lot will be going down in about four days. I'll be needing you to take care of a few things for

Master. You can count on

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

the one who orders it… there is nothing I can not

in approval, as if saying "That's

no means a sign

essentially placing Rey at an intellectual precipice, implying that if his Master chose an assignment for him, it meant that he believed Ater was

Rey was no fool.

a mission that was beyond their