An Extra’s POV

Rey found it difficult to sleep that night.

And when he finally fell asleep, he had the worst of nightmares.

Needless to say, he didn't enjoy his night at all. Memories upon memories appeared to haunt him, tormenting his mind until he finally woke up.

By the time he did so… it was already morning.

"Yawwwwnn!" He rose up, stretching both arms as he welcomed the freshness of a new day.

Somehow, he felt at ease just knowing that it was morning. Something about the new day seemed to wash away the anxiety of the night.

"Ahh…"

Rey smacked his lips as he blinked several times. He wanted to make sure he was really seeing what was in front of him.

And sure enough… he was!

"Good morning, Master! I hope you had a pleasant night."

Ater was bowing his head first thing in the morning, with one hand on his chest and the other behind him. Of course, he was still dressed in his entire black attire, but something about him seemed slick this particular morning.

Perhaps it was the bright gleam in his eyes or the cheerful smile on his face.

Either way… Ater seemed pleased just seeing Rey wake up.

"How long have you been watching me?" Rey muttered as he groggily cleaned the little tears that spilled out thanks to his yawns.

"Not for too long, Master. Just a few hours…"

Rey smiled and shook his head a little. In all honesty, it felt nice having someone dote over him like this.

'When did he start acting like my parent?' He mused and shook his head.

"You should stop the stalker behavior, Ater."

The moment he said this, Ater's face fell slightly, which caused Rey to quickly rethink his words.

'Did I hurt his feelings? Does he even have feelings?' He sighed and shook his head once again.

Ater was a chaotic entity. He was the worst kind of evil, even the System confirmed that much. Having him around was incredibly advantageous, but Rey had to wonder if he could treat Ater like how he would treat a normal person.

'Well, he is my Familiar, after all. I don't think I should treat him poorly.'

Not after a job well done the previous night.

"You did well last night, Ater. Just as you promised, no denizen of the capital died."

are too much, Master. I only did what was expected of me." Ater bowed his head even more

was expected of you, huh? Can't you

wide smile and decided not to bother himself with the

any

for some

am not deserving

Welp, I guess

insist, there is indeed something I would

his gaze in suspicion the moment he heard

he buttering

for anything like a bunch of children to eat, we're gonna have

Tell me." Rey smiled, hiding his true

requests would be reciprocated with a slap on the back for

"Well…"

waited for the request with a racing

like you to praise

to fully register in the mind of the confused Rey. He couldn't comprehend it at first, and his

"E-eh?"

********

Yes,

black cat that sat on his lap, and an unconscious smile was tugging

is so cringe!' His mind yelled

and the skin underneath

to enjoy the process. His cheeks were beet red

Ater purring and twisting his body in delight, an obvious sign that the

didn't know which was worse; the fact that he was literally petting a

know why

only a few minutes allowed

mind became purged of all negativity. In a way, this

you, Ater. You're really…' Rey smiled at the black cat on his

considerate than

widened as he took his eyes off Ater and stared straight ahead, only

was his Status

[STATUS WINDOW]

- Name: Rey Skylar.

- Race: Human (Otherworlder)

- Class: Anomaly (A-Tier)

115 (05.13%

Life Force:

Level: 240

Combat Ability: 207 (+206)

- Stat Points: 0

- Skills (Exclusive): [Doppel]

[Fusion/Fission]. [Merger].