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

response, however, Ater slowly shook

who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

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

who was the truly superior one

Ater meant by his

the depths of your strength, nor can I compare

one that transcended the Absolute and even the

It was Primeval.

was perceptive enough to recognize the

knew it was impossible for him

be honored to learn of my

was still bowed as he uttered those

on a reverent tone, and he remained still like

name is Rey. Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he

well

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

for a few more seconds

His thoughts flowed as

that Ater was a bit forlorn by

understanding

And now…

Rey broke the awkward silence between them and began to

[Divine Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on, collapsing on it as soon as he

head and looked at Rey's majestic

was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater could

him was no longer in the

was a

days. I'll be needing you to take

Master. You can

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

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

approval, as if saying

no means a sign of

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

Rey was no fool.

subordinate on a mission that was beyond their