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.

my true form. Pretty underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands

Ater slowly shook his

who judge outward appearances are merely

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

knowledge would know who was the

was what Ater meant by

can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare to the magnitude

had was one that transcended the

It was Primeval.

level it was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize

impossible for him to

be honored to learn

was still bowed as he

like a statue…

Rey. Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke,

will do well to remember

forever cherish this moment, as well as your honored

lasted for a few more seconds before Rey removed

thoughts flowed

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

the understanding they

And now…

I need from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward silence between them

to make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing

head and looked at Rey's

unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond

before him was no longer in the realm

was a

lot will be going down in about four days. I'll be needing

Master. You can count on

to ask of you. How sure are you that

as Master is the one who orders it… there is nothing I can

as if

by no

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

Rey was no fool.

wouldn't send his subordinate on a mission that was beyond their