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."

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

expected of you, huh? Can't

smile and decided not to bother

any reward?" He

to bow even deeper for some reason,

am not deserving

I

indeed something I

gaze in suspicion the moment he heard those words from

buttering him

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

smiled,

would be reciprocated with a slap on

"Well…"

waited for the request with

would like you

took a moment for that request to fully register in the mind of the confused Rey. He couldn't comprehend it at first, and his eyes became a

"E-eh?"

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a good boy? Yes,

rubbing the belly of the black cat that sat

cringe!' His mind yelled as he gently

the skin underneath was equally pleasant

was beginning to enjoy the process. His cheeks

see Ater purring and twisting his body in delight, an obvious sign that the chaotic evil being—the personification of chaos, as he called himself—was enjoying

which was worse; the fact that he was literally petting a grown-ass man, or the fact that he didn't want

so addicting! Now I know why Alicia is so passionate

doing this for only a few minutes allowed

and his slightly uneasy mind became purged of all negativity. In a way, this seemed more like a reward for him

really…' Rey smiled at

More considerate

widened as he took his eyes off Ater and stared

his

[STATUS WINDOW]

- Name: Rey Skylar.

- Race: Human (Otherworlder)

- Class: Anomaly (A-Tier)

115

Force: 146

Level: 240 (+206)

Combat Ability: 207 (+206)

- Stat Points: 0

- Skills (Exclusive): [Doppel]

(Non-Exclusive): [Fusion/Fission].