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.

underwhelming, right?" He placed both hands in his pockets

response, however, Ater slowly shook

flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances

It was an awkward sight, one

was the

Ater meant by his

an infinite degree. I can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare to

that transcended

It was Primeval.

was perceptive enough to recognize the true nature of his Master's

knew it was impossible for him

it, I would be honored to learn of

head was still bowed as

and he remained still like a statue… waiting

Rey spoke, he placed his hand on Ater's crimson

do well to

Master. I will forever cherish this

moment lasted for a few more seconds

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as he smiled

bit forlorn by his action, but Rey didn't care at

was the understanding they had

And now…

the awkward silence between them and began

few steps back, he used his [Divine Elemental Magic] to make an earth throne to sit on,

head and

physical form was, of course, unimpressive, but Ater could see

the existence before him was no

was

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

You can

what I want to ask of you. How sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's question caused Ater to smile a bit broader

one who orders it… there is nothing I can not

nodded in approval, as if saying "That's

was by no means a sign

Rey at an intellectual precipice, implying that if his Master chose

Rey was no fool.

subordinate on a mission that was beyond their