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."

only did what was expected of me." Ater bowed his head even more

was expected of you, huh? Can't

a slightly wide smile and decided

you desire any

even deeper for some reason, after

not

I guess

there is indeed

his gaze in suspicion the moment he heard those words

he buttering him

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

smiled,

be reciprocated with a

"Well…"

the request

you to praise me,

the mind of the confused Rey. He couldn't comprehend

"E-eh?"

********

a good boy? Yes, you are! Yes, you

that sat on

cringe!' His mind yelled as he

the skin

Rey was beginning to enjoy the process. His cheeks were beet red as he massaged the

sign that the chaotic evil being—the personification of chaos, as he called

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

why Alicia is

few minutes allowed Rey's

became purged of all negativity. In a way, this seemed more like a reward for him

you, Ater. You're really…' Rey smiled

More considerate than

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

his Status

[STATUS WINDOW]

- Name: Rey Skylar.

- Race: Human (Otherworlder)

- Class: Anomaly (A-Tier)

Level: 115 (05.13%

Life Force: 146 (+206)

Mana Level:

Ability: 207

- Stat Points: 0

- Skills (Exclusive): [Doppel]

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