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.

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

slowly

not flaunt. Those who judge outward appearances

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

knowledge would know who was the

Ater

I can not comprehend the depths of your strength, nor can I compare to the magnitude

was one that transcended the

It was Primeval.

but he was perceptive enough

was impossible for him

would be honored to learn of my

bowed

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

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

well

forever cherish this moment, as well as your

lasted for a few more seconds before Rey removed his

cringe…' His thoughts flowed as

could feel that Ater was a bit forlorn by

understanding

And now…

from you, Ater." Rey broke the awkward

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

Ater slowly raised his head

unimpressive, but Ater could see beyond the

existence before him was no longer in the realm of the

was

days. I'll be needing you to take care of a

You can count on

sure are you that you can do it?" Rey's question

who orders it…

as if saying "That's the

was by no means a sign of

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

Rey was no fool.

his subordinate on a mission that was beyond their