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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"..."

held Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on the ground, his black shoes clacking against the

under the darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his

my incompetence, Master. I should have arrived much

smile, with his

you could, but

how powerful Divine Beasts were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning them, but who would have

early, but… I suppose the results speak for

Master's friends even perished in the whole conflict. The arrival of the Dragons was inevitable, but it was surprising to see

I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about little

steamy breaths from his lips as he once again looked

I'm glad you're

his sentiment, he cast his gaze on the humans who

he observed them, he noticed the sleeping

while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march

She's been

any more,

charge of you all, so you'll listen to all

filled the faces of those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any form of emotion. He was neither intimidated, neither was

simply acting according to what he

that?" Belle raised her

she pointed at him and yelled once again. "Let Rey go!

you be to have forgotten so easily.

he said this, Belle shivered

use any of my powers on his allies, which is why

his gaze on everyone,

out a small whisper, almost in surprise

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

as he carried Rey on one hand. "Now

understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he was

lives that are in danger as we

he said this, everyone

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

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 a single word in