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.

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

slowly

not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances are merely superficial

very deeply to Rey. It was an awkward sight,

with knowledge would know who was the truly

Ater meant

comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I

that transcended the Absolute and

It was Primeval.

level it was in, but he was perceptive enough to recognize the true nature

impossible

so permit it, I would be honored to learn of

still bowed as he uttered those

like

Rey. Rey Skylar." As Rey spoke, he

well to

this moment, as well as

lasted for a few more seconds before Rey removed

His thoughts flowed as he smiled

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

was the understanding they had between each

And now…

from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward silence between them and began to

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

Master." Ater slowly raised his head and

course, unimpressive, but Ater could

knew the existence before him was no longer in

Skylar was a

be needing you to take care of a few things

can count on

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

Master is the one who orders it…

nodded in approval, as if saying "That's the

by 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

Rey was no fool.

a mission that was