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.

He placed both hands in his pockets

however, Ater slowly shook his

flaunt. Those who judge

on 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

was what Ater meant by his

can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can

one that transcended the Absolute and

It was Primeval.

was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize the true

knew it was impossible for him to

so permit it, I would be honored to learn

was still bowed as he uttered those

he remained still like a statue… waiting for his Master's words to grace

Rey. Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he placed his hand on

well to

this

seconds

flowed as he

feel that Ater was a bit forlorn by his

the understanding they had

And now…

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

an earth throne to sit on, collapsing on it

slowly raised his head

unimpressive, but

him was no longer in the

Skylar was a

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

You can

that you can do it?" Rey's question caused Ater

who orders it… there is

in approval, as if saying "That's

by no means a sign of

his Master chose an assignment for

Rey was no fool.

subordinate on a mission that was