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.

right?" He placed both hands in

response, however, Ater slowly shook

flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

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

know who was the

what Ater meant

the depths of your strength, nor can

one that transcended the Absolute and even

It was Primeval.

he was perceptive enough to

was impossible

I would be honored to learn of my Master's

still bowed as he

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

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

well to

will forever cherish this moment, as

a few more seconds before Rey removed his hand

thoughts flowed

by his action, but Rey

was the understanding they

And now…

the awkward silence between them and began

Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing on it

Ater slowly raised his head

was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater could

the existence before him was no longer in

was

I'll be needing you to take care of a few things for

can

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

long as Master is the one who orders it… there is

in approval, as if

response was by no

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

Rey was no fool.

on a mission that was beyond