An Extra’s POV

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, the once magnificent capital city lay in ruins.

The towering spires that once touched the clouds now crumbled, their jagged edges silhouetted against the fading light. Smoke still billowed from the wreckage, carrying the acrid scent of destruction through the air.

Amidst the devastation, a figure descended from the sky with a grace that belied the exhaustion evident in every movement.

Rey, his naked figure cloaked in nothing but remnants of his energy, descended slowly, almost as if defying gravity itself.

His breath came in ragged gasps, each step a struggle against the weight of fatigue and desperation.

He tried to cling onto consciousness, all to no avail.

However, as he neared the earth, his eyes about to close shut forever, he felt a presence suddenly envelope him, and two warm hands suddenly grabbed a hold of him.

As the hands held him, the rest of his descent was smooth. He felt no pressure, no weight, and no pain. It was a sweet flow that caused him to smile a little.

After all, he knew who had just showed up.

"Good job, Master." The voice echoed in his ears, and as Rey managed to pry his eyes open, he caught a blurry glimpse of the red-haired man in the suit.

"Ater…" He murmured, unable to finish the rest of his words.

Thankfully, thanks to their bond, there was no need for unnecessary conversation between the two of them.

"I understand, Master." The fleeting voice sounded gentle and understanding.

Rey's smile deepened as he finally shut his eyes, feeling himself slip into the inevitable darkness that awaited him.

"... Leave the rest to me."

After that, everything went blank for Rey.

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"..."

Ater gracefully held Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on the

and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He

arrived much sooner." He whispered, though his voice wasn't

words came a smile, with his blood-red eyes glowing

exceeded my expectations, though. I didn't think you could, but

were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning them, but who would have thought

early, but… I suppose the results speak for

city was in ruins, and a few of his Master's friends even perished in the whole

blunder on my part. It seems I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about little

breaths from his

case, I'm glad

the humans who were a distance from

disappointing bunch. Hm…?' As he observed them, he

while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march

She's been

but before he could say any more, Ater raised his hand and

Master has left me in charge of you all, so you'll

gasps filled the faces of those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any

simply acting according to what he

that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing right out

her blond hair swayed, she pointed at him and yelled once again. "Let Rey go! And introduce yourself

forgotten

he said this, Belle

on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far, but your

on everyone, one

after a moment of silence, Belle let out a small whisper, almost in surprise

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

hair as he carried Rey on one hand. "Now that you know that much, there are

I don't understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he

lives that are in danger as we speak. Some can still be saved,

he said this, everyone straightened

demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told of something deep and

to the utmost. I do not expect a lot from you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke awfully bluntly, but no one could utter